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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.29, 618.66 and 261.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.29, 618.66 and 261.84 is: 361.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.29 : 618.66 = 261.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.29/618.66 = 261.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.29x = 618.66 × 261.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.29x = 161,989.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,989.93/448.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.35

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