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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.70, 618.99 and 291.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.70, 618.99 and 291.32 is: 401.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.70 : 618.99 = 291.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.70/618.99 = 291.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.70x = 618.99 × 291.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.70x = 180,321.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,321.07/448.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.88

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