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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.84, 619.38 and 262.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.84, 619.38 and 262.32 is: 361.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.84 : 619.38 = 262.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.84/619.38 = 262.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.84x = 619.38 × 262.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.84x = 162,475.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,475.76/448.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.99

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