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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.67, 618.78 and 291.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.67, 618.78 and 291.25 is: 401.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.67 : 618.78 = 291.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.67/618.78 = 291.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.67x = 618.78 × 291.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.67x = 180,219.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,219.68/448.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.68

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