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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.63, 618.83 and 282.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.63, 618.83 and 282.56 is: 389.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.63 : 618.83 = 282.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.63/618.83 = 282.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.63x = 618.83 × 282.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.63x = 174,856.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,856.60/448.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.76

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