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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.14, 618.27 and 293.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.14, 618.27 and 293.10 is: 404.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.14 : 618.27 = 293.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.14/618.27 = 293.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.14x = 618.27 × 293.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.14x = 181,214.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,214.94/448.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.37

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