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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.31, 618.90 and 301.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.31, 618.90 and 301.20 is: 415.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.31 : 618.90 = 301.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.31/618.90 = 301.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.31x = 618.90 × 301.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.31x = 186,412.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,412.68/448.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.82

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