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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.91, 617.97 and 251.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.91, 617.97 and 251.42 is: 346.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.91 : 617.97 = 251.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.91/617.97 = 251.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.91x = 617.97 × 251.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.91x = 155,367.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,367.87/447.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.87

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