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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.94, 618.11 and 251.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.94, 618.11 and 251.47 is: 347.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.94 : 618.11 = 251.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.94/618.11 = 251.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.94x = 618.11 × 251.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.94x = 155,436.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,436.12/447.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.00

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