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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.50, 619.02 and 293.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.50, 619.02 and 293.34 is: 404.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.50 : 619.02 = 293.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.50/619.02 = 293.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.50x = 619.02 × 293.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.50x = 181,583.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,583.33/448.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.87

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