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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.63, 618.96 and 252.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.63, 618.96 and 252.11 is: 347.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.63 : 618.96 = 252.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.63/618.96 = 252.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.63x = 618.96 × 252.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.63x = 156,046.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,046.01/448.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.83

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