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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.54, 619.12 and 291.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.54, 619.12 and 291.18 is: 401.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.54 : 619.12 = 291.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.54/619.12 = 291.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.54x = 619.12 × 291.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.54x = 180,274.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,274.63/448.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.92

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