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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.94, 619.56 and 252.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.94, 619.56 and 252.48 is: 348.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.94 : 619.56 = 252.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.94/619.56 = 252.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.94x = 619.56 × 252.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.94x = 156,426.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,426.51/448.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.44

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