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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.68, 617.80 and 251.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.68, 617.80 and 251.19 is: 346.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.68 : 617.80 = 251.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.68/617.80 = 251.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.68x = 617.80 × 251.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.68x = 155,184.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,184.55/447.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.64

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