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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.13, 618.62 and 308.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.13, 618.62 and 308.21 is: 425.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.13 : 618.62 = 308.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.13/618.62 = 308.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.13x = 618.62 × 308.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.13x = 190,660.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,660.24/448.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.46

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