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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.60, 619.06 and 249.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.60, 619.06 and 249.43 is: 344.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.60 : 619.06 = 249.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.60/619.06 = 249.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.60x = 619.06 × 249.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.60x = 154,414.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,414.15/448.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.21

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