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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.86, 618.09 and 261.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.86, 618.09 and 261.32 is: 360.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.86 : 618.09 = 261.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.86/618.09 = 261.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.86x = 618.09 × 261.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.86x = 161,515.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,515.54/447.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.64

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