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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.74, 618.84 and 280.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.74, 618.84 and 280.49 is: 386.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.74 : 618.84 = 280.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.74/618.84 = 280.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.74x = 618.84 × 280.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.74x = 173,577.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,577.08/448.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.81

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