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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.87, 618.14 and 261.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.87, 618.14 and 261.47 is: 360.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.87 : 618.14 = 261.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.87/618.14 = 261.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.87x = 618.14 × 261.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.87x = 161,625.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,625.07/447.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.87

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