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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.26, 618.63 and 293.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.26, 618.63 and 293.01 is: 404.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.26 : 618.63 = 293.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.26/618.63 = 293.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.26x = 618.63 × 293.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.26x = 181,264.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,264.78/448.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.37

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