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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.43, 618.93 and 301.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.43, 618.93 and 301.28 is: 415.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.43 : 618.93 = 301.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.43/618.93 = 301.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.43x = 618.93 × 301.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.43x = 186,469.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,469.72/448.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.83

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