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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449, 619.65 and 252.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449, 619.65 and 252.53 is: 348.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449 : 619.65 = 252.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449/619.65 = 252.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449x = 619.65 × 252.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449x = 156,480.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,480.21/449
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.51

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