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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.38, 618.71 and 251.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.38, 618.71 and 251.89 is: 347.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.38 : 618.71 = 251.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.38/618.71 = 251.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.38x = 618.71 × 251.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.38x = 155,844.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,844.06/448.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.57

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