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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.79, 619.29 and 249.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.79, 619.29 and 249.62 is: 344.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.79 : 619.29 = 249.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.79/619.29 = 249.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.79x = 619.29 × 249.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.79x = 154,584.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,584.07/448.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.45

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