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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.13, 618.39 and 261.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.13, 618.39 and 261.61 is: 361.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.13 : 618.39 = 261.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.13/618.39 = 261.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.13x = 618.39 × 261.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.13x = 161,775.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,775.46/448.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.00

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