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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.24, 617.99 and 308.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.24, 617.99 and 308.10 is: 424.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.24 : 617.99 = 308.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.24/617.99 = 308.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.24x = 617.99 × 308.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.24x = 190,402.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,402.72/448.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.78

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