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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.11, 619.79 and 252.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.11, 619.79 and 252.61 is: 348.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.11 : 619.79 = 252.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.11/619.79 = 252.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.11x = 619.79 × 252.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.11x = 156,565.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,565.15/449.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.61

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