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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.07, 618.32 and 251.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.07, 618.32 and 251.57 is: 347.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.07 : 618.32 = 251.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.07/618.32 = 251.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.07x = 618.32 × 251.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.07x = 155,552.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,552.94/448.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.17

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