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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.14, 618.26 and 282.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.14, 618.26 and 282.35 is: 389.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.14 : 618.26 = 282.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.14/618.26 = 282.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.14x = 618.26 × 282.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.14x = 174,561.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,561.21/448.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.52

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