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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.89, 619.41 and 252.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.89, 619.41 and 252.36 is: 348.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.89 : 619.41 = 252.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.89/619.41 = 252.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.89x = 619.41 × 252.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.89x = 156,314.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,314.31/448.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.22

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