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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.48, 618.88 and 259.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.48, 618.88 and 259.42 is: 357.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.48 : 618.88 = 259.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.48/618.88 = 259.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.48x = 618.88 × 259.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.48x = 160,549.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,549.85/448.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.99

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