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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.63, 619.07 and 252.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.63, 619.07 and 252.17 is: 347.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.63 : 619.07 = 252.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.63/619.07 = 252.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.63x = 619.07 × 252.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.63x = 156,110.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,110.88/448.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.98

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