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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.40, 618.84 and 251.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.40, 618.84 and 251.96 is: 347.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.40 : 618.84 = 251.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.40/618.84 = 251.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.40x = 618.84 × 251.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.40x = 155,922.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,922.93/448.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.73

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