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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.63, 617.86 and 261.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.63, 617.86 and 261.16 is: 360.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.63 : 617.86 = 261.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.63/617.86 = 261.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.63x = 617.86 × 261.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.63x = 161,359.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,359.10/447.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.48

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