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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.42, 618.70 and 306.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.42, 618.70 and 306.67 is: 423.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.42 : 618.70 = 306.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.42/618.70 = 306.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.42x = 618.70 × 306.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.42x = 189,736.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,736.73/448.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.12

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