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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.36, 618.71 and 261.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.36, 618.71 and 261.90 is: 361.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.36 : 618.71 = 261.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.36/618.71 = 261.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.36x = 618.71 × 261.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.36x = 162,038.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,038.84/448.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.41

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