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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.43, 671.77 and 252.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.43, 671.77 and 252.83 is: 378.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.43 : 671.77 = 252.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.43/671.77 = 252.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.43x = 671.77 × 252.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.43x = 169,842.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,842.34/448.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.75

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