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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.05, 618.41 and 282.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.05, 618.41 and 282.15 is: 389.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.05 : 618.41 = 282.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.05/618.41 = 282.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.05x = 618.41 × 282.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.05x = 174,484.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,484.38/448.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.43

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