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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.65, 671.58 and 250.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.65, 671.58 and 250.71 is: 375.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.65 : 671.58 = 250.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.65/671.58 = 250.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.65x = 671.58 × 250.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.65x = 168,371.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,371.82/448.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.29

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