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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.08, 619.63 and 252.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.08, 619.63 and 252.56 is: 348.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.08 : 619.63 = 252.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.08/619.63 = 252.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.08x = 619.63 × 252.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.08x = 156,493.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,493.75/449.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.48

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