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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.48, 618.88 and 261.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.48, 618.88 and 261.98 is: 361.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.48 : 618.88 = 261.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.48/618.88 = 261.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.48x = 618.88 × 261.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.48x = 162,129.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,129.78/448.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.51

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