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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.96, 618.13 and 261.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.96, 618.13 and 261.43 is: 360.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.96 : 618.13 = 261.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.96/618.13 = 261.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.96x = 618.13 × 261.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.96x = 161,596.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,596.51/447.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.74

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