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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.53, 618.60 and 300.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.53, 618.60 and 300.90 is: 414.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.53 : 618.60 = 300.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.53/618.60 = 300.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.53x = 618.60 × 300.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.53x = 186,136.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,136.74/448.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.99

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