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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.78, 619.26 and 262.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.78, 619.26 and 262.34 is: 362.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.78 : 619.26 = 262.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.78/619.26 = 262.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.78x = 619.26 × 262.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.78x = 162,456.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,456.67/448.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.00

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