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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.99, 619.55 and 262.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.99, 619.55 and 262.46 is: 362.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.99 : 619.55 = 262.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.99/619.55 = 262.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.99x = 619.55 × 262.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.99x = 162,607.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,607.09/448.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.16

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