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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.87, 618.12 and 251.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.87, 618.12 and 251.40 is: 346.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.87 : 618.12 = 251.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.87/618.12 = 251.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.87x = 618.12 × 251.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.87x = 155,395.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,395.37/447.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.97

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