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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.99, 618.17 and 261.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.99, 618.17 and 261.46 is: 360.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.99 : 618.17 = 261.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.99/618.17 = 261.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.99x = 618.17 × 261.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.99x = 161,626.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,626.73/447.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.78

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