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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.65, 617.76 and 248.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.65, 617.76 and 248.48 is: 342.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.65 : 617.76 = 248.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.65/617.76 = 248.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.65x = 617.76 × 248.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.65x = 153,501.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,501.27/447.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.91

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