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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.20, 618.36 and 291.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.20, 618.36 and 291.03 is: 401.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.20 : 618.36 = 291.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.20/618.36 = 291.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.20x = 618.36 × 291.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.20x = 179,961.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,961.31/448.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.52

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