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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.32, 618.36 and 280.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.32, 618.36 and 280.28 is: 386.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.32 : 618.36 = 280.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.32/618.36 = 280.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.32x = 618.36 × 280.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.32x = 173,313.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,313.94/448.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.59

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