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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448, 618.48 and 300.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448, 618.48 and 300.84 is: 415.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448 : 618.48 = 300.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448/618.48 = 300.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448x = 618.48 × 300.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448x = 186,063.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,063.52/448
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.32

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