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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.57, 616.28 and 250.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.57, 616.28 and 250.07 is: 345.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.57 : 616.28 = 250.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.57/616.28 = 250.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.57x = 616.28 × 250.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.57x = 154,111.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,111.89/446.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.10

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