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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.30, 618.70 and 282.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.30, 618.70 and 282.50 is: 389.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.30 : 618.70 = 282.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.30/618.70 = 282.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.30x = 618.70 × 282.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.30x = 174,782.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,782.75/448.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.88

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