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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.78, 617.93 and 251.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.78, 617.93 and 251.29 is: 346.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.78 : 617.93 = 251.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.78/617.93 = 251.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.78x = 617.93 × 251.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.78x = 155,279.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,279.87/447.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.78

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