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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.04, 618.33 and 282.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.04, 618.33 and 282.39 is: 389.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.04 : 618.33 = 282.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.04/618.33 = 282.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.04x = 618.33 × 282.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.04x = 174,610.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,610.21/448.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.72

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