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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.21, 618.73 and 300.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.21, 618.73 and 300.93 is: 415.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.21 : 618.73 = 300.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.21/618.73 = 300.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.21x = 618.73 × 300.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.21x = 186,194.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,194.42/448.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.42

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