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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.97, 616.73 and 250.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.97, 616.73 and 250.48 is: 345.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.97 : 616.73 = 250.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.97/616.73 = 250.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.97x = 616.73 × 250.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.97x = 154,478.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,478.05/446.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.61

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