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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.56, 618.96 and 252.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.56, 618.96 and 252.08 is: 347.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.56 : 618.96 = 252.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.56/618.96 = 252.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.56x = 618.96 × 252.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.56x = 156,027.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,027.44/448.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.84

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