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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.98, 618.10 and 261.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.98, 618.10 and 261.43 is: 360.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.98 : 618.10 = 261.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.98/618.10 = 261.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.98x = 618.10 × 261.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.98x = 161,587.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,587.68/447.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.71

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