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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.54, 617.63 and 308.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.54, 617.63 and 308.61 is: 424.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.54 : 617.63 = 308.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.54/617.63 = 308.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.54x = 617.63 × 308.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.54x = 190,605.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,605.25/448.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.95

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