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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.65, 619.28 and 262.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.65, 619.28 and 262.22 is: 361.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.65 : 619.28 = 262.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.65/619.28 = 262.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.65x = 619.28 × 262.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.65x = 162,384.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,384.51/448.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.94

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