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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.47, 618.91 and 261.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.47, 618.91 and 261.95 is: 361.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.47 : 618.91 = 261.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.47/618.91 = 261.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.47x = 618.91 × 261.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.47x = 162,121.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,121.15/448.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.50

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