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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.49, 619.13 and 261.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.49, 619.13 and 261.92 is: 361.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.49 : 619.13 = 261.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.49/619.13 = 261.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.49x = 619.13 × 261.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.49x = 162,159.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,159.78/448.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.57

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