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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.78, 619.38 and 252.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.78, 619.38 and 252.34 is: 348.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.78 : 619.38 = 252.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.78/619.38 = 252.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.78x = 619.38 × 252.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.78x = 156,294.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,294.35/448.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.26

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