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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.86, 619.40 and 249.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.86, 619.40 and 249.69 is: 344.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.86 : 619.40 = 249.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.86/619.40 = 249.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.86x = 619.40 × 249.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.86x = 154,655.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,655.51/448.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.56

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