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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.54, 618.89 and 301.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.54, 618.89 and 301.59 is: 416.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.54 : 618.89 = 301.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.54/618.89 = 301.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.54x = 618.89 × 301.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.54x = 186,649.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,649.53/448.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.13

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