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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.08, 618.60 and 301.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.08, 618.60 and 301.50 is: 416.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.08 : 618.60 = 301.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.08/618.60 = 301.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.08x = 618.60 × 301.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.08x = 186,507.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,507.90/448.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.24

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