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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.79, 617.95 and 258.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.79, 617.95 and 258.73 is: 357.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.79 : 617.95 = 258.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.79/617.95 = 258.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.79x = 617.95 × 258.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.79x = 159,884.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,884.32/447.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.05

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