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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.93, 618.18 and 251.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.93, 618.18 and 251.47 is: 347.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.93 : 618.18 = 251.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.93/618.18 = 251.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.93x = 618.18 × 251.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.93x = 155,453.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,453.72/447.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.05

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