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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.94, 616.79 and 250.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.94, 616.79 and 250.48 is: 345.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.94 : 616.79 = 250.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.94/616.79 = 250.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.94x = 616.79 × 250.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.94x = 154,493.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,493.56/446.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.67

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