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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.64, 617.70 and 251.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.64, 617.70 and 251.22 is: 346.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.64 : 617.70 = 251.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.64/617.70 = 251.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.64x = 617.70 × 251.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.64x = 155,178.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,178.59/447.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.66

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