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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.18, 618.44 and 251.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.18, 618.44 and 251.69 is: 347.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.18 : 618.44 = 251.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.18/618.44 = 251.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.18x = 618.44 × 251.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.18x = 155,650.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,650.81/448.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.30

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