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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.52, 619.16 and 299.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.52, 619.16 and 299.39 is: 413.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.52 : 619.16 = 299.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.52/619.16 = 299.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.52x = 619.16 × 299.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.52x = 185,367.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,367.97/448.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.29

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