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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.98, 616.88 and 250.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.98, 616.88 and 250.56 is: 345.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.98 : 616.88 = 250.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.98/616.88 = 250.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.98x = 616.88 × 250.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.98x = 154,565.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,565.45/446.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.80

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