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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.53, 618.94 and 252.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.53, 618.94 and 252.03 is: 347.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.53 : 618.94 = 252.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.53/618.94 = 252.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.53x = 618.94 × 252.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.53x = 155,991.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,991.45/448.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.78

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