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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.98, 619.57 and 262.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.98, 619.57 and 262.48 is: 362.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.98 : 619.57 = 262.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.98/619.57 = 262.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.98x = 619.57 × 262.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.98x = 162,620.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,620.32/448.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.20

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