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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.62, 619.12 and 252.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.62, 619.12 and 252.12 is: 347.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.62 : 619.12 = 252.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.62/619.12 = 252.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.62x = 619.12 × 252.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.62x = 156,090.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,090.53/448.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.93

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