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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.70, 619.13 and 283.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.70, 619.13 and 283.14 is: 390.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.70 : 619.13 = 283.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.70/619.13 = 283.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.70x = 619.13 × 283.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.70x = 175,299.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,299.05/448.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.68

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