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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.34, 618.66 and 251.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.34, 618.66 and 251.87 is: 347.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.34 : 618.66 = 251.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.34/618.66 = 251.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.34x = 618.66 × 251.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.34x = 155,818.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,818.80/448.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.55

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