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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.49, 617.49 and 261.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.49, 617.49 and 261.02 is: 360.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.49 : 617.49 = 261.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.49/617.49 = 261.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.49x = 617.49 × 261.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.49x = 161,178.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,178.78/447.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.18

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