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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.47, 618.66 and 301.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.47, 618.66 and 301.14 is: 415.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.47 : 618.66 = 301.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.47/618.66 = 301.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.47x = 618.66 × 301.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.47x = 186,303.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,303.27/448.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.42

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