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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.97, 618.25 and 261.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.97, 618.25 and 261.45 is: 360.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.97 : 618.25 = 261.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.97/618.25 = 261.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.97x = 618.25 × 261.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.97x = 161,641.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,641.46/447.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.83

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