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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.59, 617.66 and 251.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.59, 617.66 and 251.11 is: 346.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.59 : 617.66 = 251.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.59/617.66 = 251.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.59x = 617.66 × 251.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.59x = 155,101.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,101.52/447.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.53

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