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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.29, 618.84 and 293.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.29, 618.84 and 293.04 is: 404.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.29 : 618.84 = 293.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.29/618.84 = 293.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.29x = 618.84 × 293.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.29x = 181,344.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,344.87/448.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.53

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