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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.34, 618.70 and 282.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.34, 618.70 and 282.66 is: 390.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.34 : 618.70 = 282.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.34/618.70 = 282.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.34x = 618.70 × 282.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.34x = 174,881.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,881.74/448.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.06

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