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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.54, 619.02 and 282.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.54, 619.02 and 282.89 is: 390.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.54 : 619.02 = 282.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.54/619.02 = 282.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.54x = 619.02 × 282.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.54x = 175,114.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,114.57/448.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.41

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