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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.63, 618.97 and 252.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.63, 618.97 and 252.10 is: 347.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.63 : 618.97 = 252.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.63/618.97 = 252.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.63x = 618.97 × 252.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.63x = 156,042.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,042.34/448.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.82

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