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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.49, 617.57 and 251.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.49, 617.57 and 251.02 is: 346.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.49 : 617.57 = 251.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.49/617.57 = 251.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.49x = 617.57 × 251.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.49x = 155,020.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,020.82/447.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.42

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