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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.65, 619.08 and 282.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.65, 619.08 and 282.87 is: 390.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.65 : 619.08 = 282.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.65/619.08 = 282.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.65x = 619.08 × 282.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.65x = 175,119.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,119.16/448.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.32

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