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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.14, 619.78 and 252.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.14, 619.78 and 252.68 is: 348.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.14 : 619.78 = 252.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.14/619.78 = 252.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.14x = 619.78 × 252.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.14x = 156,601.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,601.65/449.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.67

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