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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.23, 619.87 and 252.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.23, 619.87 and 252.70 is: 348.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.23 : 619.87 = 252.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.23/619.87 = 252.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.23x = 619.87 × 252.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.23x = 156,641.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,641.01/449.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.69

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