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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.87, 619.59 and 262.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.87, 619.59 and 262.54 is: 362.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.87 : 619.59 = 262.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.87/619.59 = 262.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.87x = 619.59 × 262.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.87x = 162,667.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,667.16/448.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.39

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