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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.28, 618.66 and 290.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.28, 618.66 and 290.99 is: 401.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.28 : 618.66 = 290.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.28/618.66 = 290.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.28x = 618.66 × 290.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.28x = 180,020.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,020.78/448.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.59

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