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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.52, 617.64 and 251.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.52, 617.64 and 251.08 is: 346.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.52 : 617.64 = 251.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.52/617.64 = 251.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.52x = 617.64 × 251.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.52x = 155,077.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,077.05/447.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.53

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