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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.98, 619.82 and 283.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.98, 619.82 and 283.43 is: 391.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.98 : 619.82 = 283.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.98/619.82 = 283.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.98x = 619.82 × 283.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.98x = 175,671.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,671.07/448.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.27

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