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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.85, 619.37 and 252.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.85, 619.37 and 252.35 is: 348.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.85 : 619.37 = 252.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.85/619.37 = 252.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.85x = 619.37 × 252.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.85x = 156,293.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,293.66/448.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.21

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