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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.91, 618.18 and 261.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.91, 618.18 and 261.42 is: 360.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.91 : 618.18 = 261.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.91/618.18 = 261.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.91x = 618.18 × 261.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.91x = 161,604.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,604.62/447.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.80

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