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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.58, 617.52 and 258.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.58, 617.52 and 258.51 is: 356.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.58 : 617.52 = 258.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.58/617.52 = 258.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.58x = 617.52 × 258.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.58x = 159,634.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,634.91/447.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.67

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