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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.32, 619.14 and 308.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.32, 619.14 and 308.79 is: 426.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.32 : 619.14 = 308.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.32/619.14 = 308.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.32x = 619.14 × 308.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.32x = 191,184.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,184.24/448.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.45

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