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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.48, 618.24 and 300.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.48, 618.24 and 300.79 is: 414.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.48 : 618.24 = 300.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.48/618.24 = 300.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.48x = 618.24 × 300.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.48x = 185,960.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,960.41/448.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.65

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