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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.66, 617.76 and 251.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.66, 617.76 and 251.16 is: 346.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.66 : 617.76 = 251.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.66/617.76 = 251.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.66x = 617.76 × 251.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.66x = 155,156.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,156.60/447.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.59

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