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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.76, 619.41 and 262.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.76, 619.41 and 262.32 is: 362.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.76 : 619.41 = 262.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.76/619.41 = 262.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.76x = 619.41 × 262.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.76x = 162,483.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,483.63/448.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.08

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