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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.85, 619.52 and 262.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.85, 619.52 and 262.43 is: 362.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.85 : 619.52 = 262.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.85/619.52 = 262.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.85x = 619.52 × 262.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.85x = 162,580.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,580.02/448.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.21

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