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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.64, 618.92 and 262.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.64, 618.92 and 262.14 is: 361.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.64 : 618.92 = 262.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.64/618.92 = 262.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.64x = 618.92 × 262.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.64x = 162,243.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,243.36/448.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.63

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