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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.50, 619.31 and 282.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.50, 619.31 and 282.99 is: 390.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.50 : 619.31 = 282.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.50/619.31 = 282.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.50x = 619.31 × 282.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.50x = 175,258.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,258.54/448.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.77

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