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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.57, 619.02 and 252.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.57, 619.02 and 252.10 is: 347.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.57 : 619.02 = 252.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.57/619.02 = 252.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.57x = 619.02 × 252.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.57x = 156,054.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,054.94/448.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.89

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