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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.21, 618.51 and 261.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.21, 618.51 and 261.70 is: 361.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.21 : 618.51 = 261.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.21/618.51 = 261.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.21x = 618.51 × 261.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.21x = 161,864.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,864.07/448.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.13

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