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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.20, 618.75 and 301.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.20, 618.75 and 301.02 is: 415.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.20 : 618.75 = 301.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.20/618.75 = 301.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.20x = 618.75 × 301.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.20x = 186,256.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,256.13/448.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.56

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