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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.55, 618.63 and 282.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.55, 618.63 and 282.47 is: 389.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.55 : 618.63 = 282.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.55/618.63 = 282.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.55x = 618.63 × 282.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.55x = 174,744.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,744.42/448.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.58

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