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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.32, 620.12 and 252.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.32, 620.12 and 252.85 is: 348.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.32 : 620.12 = 252.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.32/620.12 = 252.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.32x = 620.12 × 252.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.32x = 156,796.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,796.42/449.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.97

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