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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.56, 618.44 and 300.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.56, 618.44 and 300.87 is: 414.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.56 : 618.44 = 300.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.56/618.44 = 300.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.56x = 618.44 × 300.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.56x = 186,068.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,068.54/448.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.81

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