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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.67, 617.74 and 248.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.67, 617.74 and 248.50 is: 342.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.67 : 617.74 = 248.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.67/617.74 = 248.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.67x = 617.74 × 248.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.67x = 153,505.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,505.59/447.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.90

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