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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.98, 619.56 and 252.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.98, 619.56 and 252.49 is: 348.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.98 : 619.56 = 252.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.98/619.56 = 252.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.98x = 619.56 × 252.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.98x = 156,432.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,432.70/448.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.42

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