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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.52, 619.14 and 308.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.52, 619.14 and 308.58 is: 425.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.52 : 619.14 = 308.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.52/619.14 = 308.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.52x = 619.14 × 308.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.52x = 191,054.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,054.22/448.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.97

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