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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.85, 618.03 and 251.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.85, 618.03 and 251.35 is: 346.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.85 : 618.03 = 251.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.85/618.03 = 251.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.85x = 618.03 × 251.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.85x = 155,341.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,341.84/447.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.86

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