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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.72, 618.87 and 291.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.72, 618.87 and 291.34 is: 401.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.72 : 618.87 = 291.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.72/618.87 = 291.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.72x = 618.87 × 291.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.72x = 180,301.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,301.59/448.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.81

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