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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.70, 619.17 and 252.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.70, 619.17 and 252.18 is: 347.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.70 : 619.17 = 252.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.70/619.17 = 252.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.70x = 619.17 × 252.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.70x = 156,140.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,140.51/448.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.98

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