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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.74, 618.87 and 280.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.74, 618.87 and 280.62 is: 387.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.74 : 618.87 = 280.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.74/618.87 = 280.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.74x = 618.87 × 280.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.74x = 173,667.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,667.30/448.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.01

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