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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.88, 616.69 and 250.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.88, 616.69 and 250.41 is: 345.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.88 : 616.69 = 250.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.88/616.69 = 250.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.88x = 616.69 × 250.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.88x = 154,425.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,425.34/446.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.56

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