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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.24, 618.60 and 293.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.24, 618.60 and 293.20 is: 404.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.24 : 618.60 = 293.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.24/618.60 = 293.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.24x = 618.60 × 293.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.24x = 181,373.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,373.52/448.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.63

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