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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.77, 619.41 and 283.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.77, 619.41 and 283.22 is: 390.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.77 : 619.41 = 283.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.77/619.41 = 283.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.77x = 619.41 × 283.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.77x = 175,426.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,426.20/448.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.90

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