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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.04, 619.71 and 252.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.04, 619.71 and 252.57 is: 348.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.04 : 619.71 = 252.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.04/619.71 = 252.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.04x = 619.71 × 252.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.04x = 156,520.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,520.15/449.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.57

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