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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.11, 618.20 and 300.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.11, 618.20 and 300.79 is: 414.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.11 : 618.20 = 300.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.11/618.20 = 300.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.11x = 618.20 × 300.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.11x = 185,947.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,947.58/448.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.96

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