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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.58, 618.95 and 252.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.58, 618.95 and 252.06 is: 347.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.58 : 618.95 = 252.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.58/618.95 = 252.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.58x = 618.95 × 252.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.58x = 156,011.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,011.28/448.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.79

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