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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.12, 618.40 and 261.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.12, 618.40 and 261.63 is: 361.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.12 : 618.40 = 261.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.12/618.40 = 261.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.12x = 618.40 × 261.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.12x = 161,787.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,787.59/448.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.04

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