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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.29, 618.86 and 282.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.29, 618.86 and 282.74 is: 390.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.29 : 618.86 = 282.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.29/618.86 = 282.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.29x = 618.86 × 282.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.29x = 174,976.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,976.48/448.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.32

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