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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.91, 619.53 and 252.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.91, 619.53 and 252.44 is: 348.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.91 : 619.53 = 252.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.91/619.53 = 252.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.91x = 619.53 × 252.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.91x = 156,394.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,394.15/448.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.39

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