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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.85, 618.08 and 261.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.85, 618.08 and 261.33 is: 360.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.85 : 618.08 = 261.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.85/618.08 = 261.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.85x = 618.08 × 261.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.85x = 161,518.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,518.45/447.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.65

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