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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.54, 618.84 and 262.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.54, 618.84 and 262.04 is: 361.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.54 : 618.84 = 262.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.54/618.84 = 262.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.54x = 618.84 × 262.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.54x = 162,157.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,157.74/448.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.53

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