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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.49, 618.98 and 252.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.49, 618.98 and 252.02 is: 347.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.49 : 618.98 = 252.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.49/618.98 = 252.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.49x = 618.98 × 252.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.49x = 155,995.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,995.34/448.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.82

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