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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.59, 616.29 and 250.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.59, 616.29 and 250.10 is: 345.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.59 : 616.29 = 250.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.59/616.29 = 250.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.59x = 616.29 × 250.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.59x = 154,131.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,131.05/446.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.13

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