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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.21, 617.61 and 308.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.21, 617.61 and 308.35 is: 424.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.21 : 617.61 = 308.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.21/617.61 = 308.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.21x = 617.61 × 308.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.21x = 190,440.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,440.04/448.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.89

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