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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.32, 618.42 and 308.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.32, 618.42 and 308.22 is: 425.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.32 : 618.42 = 308.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.32/618.42 = 308.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.32x = 618.42 × 308.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.32x = 190,609.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,609.41/448.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.16

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