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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.81, 616.49 and 250.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.81, 616.49 and 250.29 is: 345.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.81 : 616.49 = 250.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.81/616.49 = 250.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.81x = 616.49 × 250.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.81x = 154,300.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,300.03/446.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.34

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