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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.97, 618.18 and 261.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.97, 618.18 and 261.46 is: 360.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.97 : 618.18 = 261.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.97/618.18 = 261.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.97x = 618.18 × 261.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.97x = 161,629.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,629.34/447.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.80

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