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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449, 619.58 and 252.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449, 619.58 and 252.48 is: 348.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449 : 619.58 = 252.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449/619.58 = 252.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449x = 619.58 × 252.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449x = 156,431.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,431.56/449
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.40

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