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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.45, 618.85 and 249.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.45, 618.85 and 249.28 is: 344.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.45 : 618.85 = 249.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.45/618.85 = 249.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.45x = 618.85 × 249.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.45x = 154,266.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,266.93/448.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.00

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