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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.30, 620.06 and 252.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.30, 620.06 and 252.82 is: 348.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.30 : 620.06 = 252.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.30/620.06 = 252.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.30x = 620.06 × 252.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.30x = 156,763.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,763.08/449.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.91

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