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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.12, 618.37 and 251.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.12, 618.37 and 251.59 is: 347.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.12 : 618.37 = 251.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.12/618.37 = 251.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.12x = 618.37 × 251.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.12x = 155,575.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,575.71/448.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.17

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