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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.82, 619.31 and 262.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.82, 619.31 and 262.29 is: 361.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.82 : 619.31 = 262.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.82/619.31 = 262.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.82x = 619.31 × 262.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.82x = 162,437.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,437.51/448.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.93

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