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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.47, 618.69 and 282.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.47, 618.69 and 282.63 is: 389.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.47 : 618.69 = 282.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.47/618.69 = 282.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.47x = 618.69 × 282.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.47x = 174,860.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,860.35/448.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.90

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