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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.96, 619.60 and 252.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.96, 619.60 and 252.49 is: 348.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.96 : 619.60 = 252.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.96/619.60 = 252.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.96x = 619.60 × 252.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.96x = 156,442.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,442.80/448.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.46

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