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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.03, 618.40 and 282.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.03, 618.40 and 282.35 is: 389.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.03 : 618.40 = 282.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.03/618.40 = 282.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.03x = 618.40 × 282.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.03x = 174,607.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,607.14/448.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.72

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