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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.11, 618.26 and 290.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.11, 618.26 and 290.75 is: 401.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.11 : 618.26 = 290.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.11/618.26 = 290.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.11x = 618.26 × 290.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.11x = 179,756.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,756.73/448.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.14

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