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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.83, 619.79 and 283.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.83, 619.79 and 283.34 is: 391.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.83 : 619.79 = 283.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.83/619.79 = 283.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.83x = 619.79 × 283.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.83x = 175,611.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,611.43/448.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.26

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