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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448, 618.62 and 282.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448, 618.62 and 282.49 is: 390.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448 : 618.62 = 282.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448/618.62 = 282.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448x = 618.62 × 282.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448x = 174,753.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,753.96/448
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.08

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