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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.26, 618.10 and 308.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.26, 618.10 and 308.58 is: 425.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.26 : 618.10 = 308.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.26/618.10 = 308.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.26x = 618.10 × 308.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.26x = 190,733.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,733.30/448.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.50

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