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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.68, 619.32 and 262.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.68, 619.32 and 262.26 is: 362.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.68 : 619.32 = 262.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.68/619.32 = 262.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.68x = 619.32 × 262.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.68x = 162,422.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,422.86/448.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.00

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