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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.04, 618.32 and 251.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.04, 618.32 and 251.58 is: 347.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.04 : 618.32 = 251.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.04/618.32 = 251.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.04x = 618.32 × 251.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.04x = 155,556.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,556.95/448.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.19

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