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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.96, 619.30 and 282.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.96, 619.30 and 282.88 is: 390.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.96 : 619.30 = 282.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.96/619.30 = 282.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.96x = 619.30 × 282.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.96x = 175,183.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,183.64/448.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.20

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