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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.69, 617.82 and 248.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.69, 617.82 and 248.53 is: 342.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.69 : 617.82 = 248.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.69/617.82 = 248.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.69x = 617.82 × 248.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.69x = 153,546.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,546.80/447.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.98

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