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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.54, 617.58 and 251.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.54, 617.58 and 251.06 is: 346.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.54 : 617.58 = 251.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.54/617.58 = 251.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.54x = 617.58 × 251.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.54x = 155,046.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,046.55/447.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.44

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