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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.55, 617.65 and 251.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.55, 617.65 and 251.07 is: 346.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.55 : 617.65 = 251.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.55/617.65 = 251.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.55x = 617.65 × 251.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.55x = 155,073.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,073.39/447.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.49

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