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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.53, 618.96 and 249.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.53, 618.96 and 249.37 is: 344.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.53 : 618.96 = 249.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.53/618.96 = 249.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.53x = 618.96 × 249.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.53x = 154,350.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,350.06/448.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.12

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