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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.48, 618.64 and 301.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.48, 618.64 and 301.31 is: 415.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.48 : 618.64 = 301.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.48/618.64 = 301.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.48x = 618.64 × 301.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.48x = 186,403.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,403.21/448.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.64

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