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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.39, 671.20 and 250.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.39, 671.20 and 250.45 is: 374.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.39 : 671.20 = 250.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.39/671.20 = 250.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.39x = 671.20 × 250.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.39x = 168,102.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,102.04/448.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.90

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