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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.46, 618.67 and 291.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.46, 618.67 and 291.14 is: 401.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.46 : 618.67 = 291.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.46/618.67 = 291.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.46x = 618.67 × 291.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.46x = 180,119.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,119.17/448.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.64

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