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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.12, 618.40 and 251.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.12, 618.40 and 251.64 is: 347.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.12 : 618.40 = 251.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.12/618.40 = 251.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.12x = 618.40 × 251.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.12x = 155,614.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,614.18/448.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.26

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