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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.08, 618.38 and 261.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.08, 618.38 and 261.64 is: 361.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.08 : 618.38 = 261.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.08/618.38 = 261.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.08x = 618.38 × 261.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.08x = 161,792.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,792.94/448.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.08

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