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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.57, 618.87 and 301.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.57, 618.87 and 301.32 is: 415.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.57 : 618.87 = 301.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.57/618.87 = 301.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.57x = 618.87 × 301.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.57x = 186,479.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,479.04/448.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.72

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