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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.88, 617.96 and 251.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.88, 617.96 and 251.38 is: 346.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.88 : 617.96 = 251.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.88/617.96 = 251.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.88x = 617.96 × 251.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.88x = 155,342.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,342.78/447.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.84

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