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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.45, 618.86 and 251.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.45, 618.86 and 251.96 is: 347.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.45 : 618.86 = 251.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.45/618.86 = 251.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.45x = 618.86 × 251.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.45x = 155,927.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,927.97/448.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.70

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