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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.22, 618.82 and 293.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.22, 618.82 and 293.24 is: 404.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.22 : 618.82 = 293.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.22/618.82 = 293.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.22x = 618.82 × 293.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.22x = 181,462.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,462.78/448.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.85

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