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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.76, 619.29 and 252.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.76, 619.29 and 252.32 is: 348.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.76 : 619.29 = 252.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.76/619.29 = 252.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.76x = 619.29 × 252.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.76x = 156,259.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,259.25/448.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.20

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