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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.69, 617.85 and 251.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.69, 617.85 and 251.22 is: 346.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.69 : 617.85 = 251.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.69/617.85 = 251.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.69x = 617.85 × 251.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.69x = 155,216.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,216.28/447.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.70

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