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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.74, 619.25 and 262.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.74, 619.25 and 262.23 is: 361.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.74 : 619.25 = 262.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.74/619.25 = 262.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.74x = 619.25 × 262.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.74x = 162,385.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,385.93/448.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.87

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