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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.95, 618.23 and 251.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.95, 618.23 and 251.53 is: 347.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.95 : 618.23 = 251.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.95/618.23 = 251.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.95x = 618.23 × 251.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.95x = 155,502.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,502.48/447.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.14

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