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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.73, 619.21 and 252.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.73, 619.21 and 252.17 is: 347.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.73 : 619.21 = 252.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.73/619.21 = 252.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.73x = 619.21 × 252.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.73x = 156,146.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,146.19/448.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.97

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