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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.93, 616.77 and 250.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.93, 616.77 and 250.46 is: 345.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.93 : 616.77 = 250.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.93/616.77 = 250.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.93x = 616.77 × 250.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.93x = 154,477.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,477.76/446.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.64

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