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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.65, 618.84 and 301.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.65, 618.84 and 301.23 is: 415.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.65 : 618.84 = 301.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.65/618.84 = 301.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.65x = 618.84 × 301.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.65x = 186,413.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,413.17/448.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.50

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