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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.25, 618.48 and 251.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.25, 618.48 and 251.72 is: 347.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.25 : 618.48 = 251.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.25/618.48 = 251.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.25x = 618.48 × 251.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.25x = 155,680.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,680.69/448.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.31

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