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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.80, 619.42 and 262.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.80, 619.42 and 262.40 is: 362.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.80 : 619.42 = 262.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.80/619.42 = 262.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.80x = 619.42 × 262.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.80x = 162,535.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,535.81/448.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.16

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