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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.36, 618.74 and 251.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.36, 618.74 and 251.86 is: 347.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.36 : 618.74 = 251.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.36/618.74 = 251.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.36x = 618.74 × 251.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.36x = 155,835.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,835.15/448.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.57

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