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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.94, 619.52 and 252.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.94, 619.52 and 252.46 is: 348.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.94 : 619.52 = 252.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.94/619.52 = 252.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.94x = 619.52 × 252.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.94x = 156,404.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,404.02/448.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.39

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