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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.12, 618.41 and 251.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.12, 618.41 and 251.65 is: 347.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.12 : 618.41 = 251.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.12/618.41 = 251.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.12x = 618.41 × 251.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.12x = 155,621.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,621.62/448.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.28

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