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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.26, 618.51 and 292.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.26, 618.51 and 292.98 is: 404.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.26 : 618.51 = 292.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.26/618.51 = 292.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.26x = 618.51 × 292.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.26x = 181,211.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,211.06/448.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.25

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