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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.08, 617.61 and 307.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.08, 617.61 and 307.95 is: 424.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.08 : 617.61 = 307.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.08/617.61 = 307.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.08x = 617.61 × 307.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.08x = 190,193.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,193.00/448.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.46

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