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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.99, 619.57 and 252.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.99, 619.57 and 252.50 is: 348.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.99 : 619.57 = 252.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.99/619.57 = 252.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.99x = 619.57 × 252.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.99x = 156,441.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,441.43/448.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.43

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