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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.85, 619.43 and 282.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.85, 619.43 and 282.93 is: 390.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.85 : 619.43 = 282.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.85/619.43 = 282.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.85x = 619.43 × 282.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.85x = 175,253.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,253.92/448.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.46

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