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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.28, 617.88 and 308.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.28, 617.88 and 308.16 is: 424.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.28 : 617.88 = 308.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.28/617.88 = 308.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.28x = 617.88 × 308.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.28x = 190,405.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,405.90/448.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.75

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