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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.10, 617.97 and 282.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.10, 617.97 and 282.26 is: 389.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.10 : 617.97 = 282.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.10/617.97 = 282.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.10x = 617.97 × 282.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.10x = 174,428.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,428.21/448.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.26

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