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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.91, 616.74 and 250.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.91, 616.74 and 250.43 is: 345.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.91 : 616.74 = 250.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.91/616.74 = 250.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.91x = 616.74 × 250.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.91x = 154,451.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,451.74/446.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.60

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