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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.54, 617.54 and 258.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.54, 617.54 and 258.48 is: 356.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.54 : 617.54 = 258.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.54/617.54 = 258.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.54x = 617.54 × 258.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.54x = 159,620.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,620.45/447.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.66

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