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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.95, 618.10 and 261.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.95, 618.10 and 261.50 is: 360.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.95 : 618.10 = 261.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.95/618.10 = 261.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.95x = 618.10 × 261.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.95x = 161,633.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,633.15/447.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.83

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