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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.66, 618.84 and 299.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.66, 618.84 and 299.29 is: 412.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.66 : 618.84 = 299.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.66/618.84 = 299.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.66x = 618.84 × 299.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.66x = 185,212.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,212.62/448.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.81

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