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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.71, 619.35 and 262.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.71, 619.35 and 262.26 is: 361.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.71 : 619.35 = 262.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.71/619.35 = 262.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.71x = 619.35 × 262.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.71x = 162,430.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,430.73/448.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.99

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