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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.37, 618.78 and 280.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.37, 618.78 and 280.29 is: 386.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.37 : 618.78 = 280.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.37/618.78 = 280.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.37x = 618.78 × 280.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.37x = 173,437.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,437.85/448.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.82

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