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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.61, 619 and 252.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.61, 619 and 252.09 is: 347.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.61 : 619 = 252.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.61/619 = 252.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.61x = 619 × 252.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.61x = 156,043.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,043.71/448.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.84

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