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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.76, 619.38 and 262.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.76, 619.38 and 262.22 is: 361.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.76 : 619.38 = 262.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.76/619.38 = 262.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.76x = 619.38 × 262.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.76x = 162,413.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,413.82/448.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.92

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