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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.58, 617.63 and 251.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.58, 617.63 and 251.04 is: 346.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.58 : 617.63 = 251.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.58/617.63 = 251.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.58x = 617.63 × 251.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.58x = 155,052.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,052.31/447.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.42

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