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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.24, 618.87 and 301.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.24, 618.87 and 301.18 is: 415.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.24 : 618.87 = 301.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.24/618.87 = 301.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.24x = 618.87 × 301.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.24x = 186,391.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,391.27/448.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.83

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