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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.67, 618.75 and 301.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.67, 618.75 and 301.49 is: 415.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.67 : 618.75 = 301.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.67/618.75 = 301.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.67x = 618.75 × 301.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.67x = 186,546.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,546.94/448.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.78

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