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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.57, 618.87 and 282.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.57, 618.87 and 282.79 is: 390.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.57 : 618.87 = 282.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.57/618.87 = 282.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.57x = 618.87 × 282.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.57x = 175,010.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,010.25/448.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.15

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