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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.74, 619.41 and 301.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.74, 619.41 and 301.78 is: 416.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.74 : 619.41 = 301.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.74/619.41 = 301.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.74x = 619.41 × 301.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.74x = 186,925.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,925.55/448.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.56

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