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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.65, 617.62 and 261.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.65, 617.62 and 261.02 is: 360.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.65 : 617.62 = 261.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.65/617.62 = 261.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.65x = 617.62 × 261.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.65x = 161,208.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,208.46/447.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.12

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