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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.96, 619.59 and 252.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.96, 619.59 and 252.47 is: 348.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.96 : 619.59 = 252.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.96/619.59 = 252.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.96x = 619.59 × 252.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.96x = 156,427.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,427.89/448.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.42

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