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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.56, 617.64 and 251.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.56, 617.64 and 251.04 is: 346.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.56 : 617.64 = 251.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.56/617.64 = 251.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.56x = 617.64 × 251.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.56x = 155,052.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,052.35/447.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.44

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