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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.65, 618.77 and 301.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.65, 618.77 and 301.03 is: 415.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.65 : 618.77 = 301.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.65/618.77 = 301.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.65x = 618.77 × 301.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.65x = 186,267.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,267.54/448.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.17

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