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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.55, 619.45 and 309.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.55, 619.45 and 309.03 is: 426.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.55 : 619.45 = 309.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.55/619.45 = 309.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.55x = 619.45 × 309.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.55x = 191,428.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,428.63/448.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.77

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