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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.28, 618.05 and 290.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.28, 618.05 and 290.63 is: 400.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.28 : 618.05 = 290.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.28/618.05 = 290.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.28x = 618.05 × 290.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.28x = 179,623.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,623.87/448.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.70

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