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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.66, 617.84 and 261.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.66, 617.84 and 261.17 is: 360.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.66 : 617.84 = 261.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.66/617.84 = 261.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.66x = 617.84 × 261.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.66x = 161,356.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,356.88/447.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.45

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