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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.13, 618.50 and 291.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.13, 618.50 and 291.23 is: 401.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.13 : 618.50 = 291.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.13/618.50 = 291.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.13x = 618.50 × 291.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.13x = 180,125.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,125.71/448.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.95

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