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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.52, 619.02 and 262.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.52, 619.02 and 262.11 is: 361.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.52 : 619.02 = 262.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.52/619.02 = 262.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.52x = 619.02 × 262.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.52x = 162,251.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,251.33/448.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.75

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