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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.69, 617.84 and 261.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.69, 617.84 and 261.18 is: 360.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.69 : 617.84 = 261.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.69/617.84 = 261.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.69x = 617.84 × 261.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.69x = 161,367.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,367.45/447.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.44

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