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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.81, 619.28 and 262.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.81, 619.28 and 262.33 is: 361.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.81 : 619.28 = 262.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.81/619.28 = 262.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.81x = 619.28 × 262.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.81x = 162,454.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,454.41/448.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.97

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