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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.94, 618.16 and 251.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.94, 618.16 and 251.44 is: 346.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.94 : 618.16 = 251.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.94/618.16 = 251.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.94x = 618.16 × 251.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.94x = 155,430.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,430.15/447.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.99

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