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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.39, 618.83 and 251.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.39, 618.83 and 251.97 is: 347.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.39 : 618.83 = 251.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.39/618.83 = 251.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.39x = 618.83 × 251.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.39x = 155,926.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,926.60/448.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.75

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