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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.20, 618.56 and 282.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.20, 618.56 and 282.38 is: 389.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.20 : 618.56 = 282.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.20/618.56 = 282.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.20x = 618.56 × 282.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.20x = 174,664.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,664.47/448.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.70

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