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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.82, 616.61 and 250.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.82, 616.61 and 250.37 is: 345.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.82 : 616.61 = 250.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.82/616.61 = 250.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.82x = 616.61 × 250.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.82x = 154,380.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,380.65/446.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.51

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