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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.99, 618.19 and 251.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.99, 618.19 and 251.50 is: 347.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.99 : 618.19 = 251.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.99/618.19 = 251.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.99x = 618.19 × 251.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.99x = 155,474.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,474.79/447.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.05

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