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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.89, 618.08 and 251.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.89, 618.08 and 251.39 is: 346.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.89 : 618.08 = 251.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.89/618.08 = 251.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.89x = 618.08 × 251.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.89x = 155,381.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,381.30/447.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.92

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