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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.81, 617.88 and 251.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.81, 617.88 and 251.31 is: 346.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.81 : 617.88 = 251.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.81/617.88 = 251.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.81x = 617.88 × 251.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.81x = 155,279.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,279.42/447.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.75

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