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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.48, 618.72 and 301.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.48, 618.72 and 301.16 is: 415.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.48 : 618.72 = 301.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.48/618.72 = 301.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.48x = 618.72 × 301.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.48x = 186,334.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,334.13/448.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.48

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