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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.40, 619.04 and 301.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.40, 619.04 and 301.82 is: 416.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.40 : 619.04 = 301.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.40/619.04 = 301.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.40x = 619.04 × 301.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.40x = 186,834.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,834.05/448.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.67

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