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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.83, 619.39 and 262.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.83, 619.39 and 262.45 is: 362.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.83 : 619.39 = 262.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.83/619.39 = 262.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.83x = 619.39 × 262.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.83x = 162,558.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,558.91/448.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.18

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