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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.34, 618.60 and 261.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.34, 618.60 and 261.86 is: 361.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.34 : 618.60 = 261.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.34/618.60 = 261.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.34x = 618.60 × 261.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.34x = 161,986.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,986.60/448.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.30

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