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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.45, 618.63 and 301.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.45, 618.63 and 301.30 is: 415.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.45 : 618.63 = 301.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.45/618.63 = 301.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.45x = 618.63 × 301.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.45x = 186,393.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,393.22/448.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.64

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