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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.82, 619.44 and 252.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.82, 619.44 and 252.40 is: 348.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.82 : 619.44 = 252.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.82/619.44 = 252.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.82x = 619.44 × 252.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.82x = 156,346.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,346.66/448.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.35

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