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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.89, 619.44 and 252.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.89, 619.44 and 252.39 is: 348.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.89 : 619.44 = 252.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.89/619.44 = 252.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.89x = 619.44 × 252.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.89x = 156,340.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,340.46/448.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.28

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