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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.96, 619.45 and 262.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.96, 619.45 and 262.37 is: 362.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.96 : 619.45 = 262.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.96/619.45 = 262.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.96x = 619.45 × 262.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.96x = 162,525.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,525.10/448.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.00

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