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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.81, 618 and 251.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.81, 618 and 251.35 is: 346.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.81 : 618 = 251.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.81/618 = 251.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.81x = 618 × 251.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.81x = 155,334.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,334.30/447.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.88

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