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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.96, 616.84 and 250.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.96, 616.84 and 250.50 is: 345.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.96 : 616.84 = 250.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.96/616.84 = 250.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.96x = 616.84 × 250.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.96x = 154,518.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,518.42/446.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.71

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