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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.94, 619.55 and 252.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.94, 619.55 and 252.45 is: 348.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.94 : 619.55 = 252.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.94/619.55 = 252.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.94x = 619.55 × 252.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.94x = 156,404.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,404.14/448.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.39

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