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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.89, 618.06 and 251.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.89, 618.06 and 251.37 is: 346.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.89 : 618.06 = 251.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.89/618.06 = 251.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.89x = 618.06 × 251.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.89x = 155,359.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,359.77/447.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.87

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