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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.76, 618 and 261.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.76, 618 and 261.22 is: 360.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.76 : 618 = 261.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.76/618 = 261.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.76x = 618 × 261.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.76x = 161,433.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,433.96/447.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.54

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