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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.57, 618.96 and 252.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.57, 618.96 and 252.07 is: 347.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.57 : 618.96 = 252.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.57/618.96 = 252.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.57x = 618.96 × 252.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.57x = 156,021.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,021.25/448.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.82

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