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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.37, 618.73 and 251.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.37, 618.73 and 251.87 is: 347.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.37 : 618.73 = 251.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.37/618.73 = 251.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.37x = 618.73 × 251.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.37x = 155,840.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,840.44/448.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.57

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