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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.43, 618.86 and 251.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.43, 618.86 and 251.93 is: 347.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.43 : 618.86 = 251.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.43/618.86 = 251.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.43x = 618.86 × 251.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.43x = 155,909.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,909.26/448.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.68

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