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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.33, 618.72 and 261.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.33, 618.72 and 261.79 is: 361.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.33 : 618.72 = 261.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.33/618.72 = 261.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.33x = 618.72 × 261.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.33x = 161,974.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,974.71/448.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.28

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