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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.65, 619.50 and 308.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.65, 619.50 and 308.71 is: 426.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.65 : 619.50 = 308.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.65/619.50 = 308.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.65x = 619.50 × 308.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.65x = 191,245.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,245.85/448.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.27

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