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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.67, 619.18 and 262.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.67, 619.18 and 262.31 is: 361.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.67 : 619.18 = 262.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.67/619.18 = 262.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.67x = 619.18 × 262.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.67x = 162,413.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,413.35/448.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.99

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