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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.74, 619.53 and 293.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.74, 619.53 and 293.76 is: 405.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.74 : 619.53 = 293.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.74/619.53 = 293.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.74x = 619.53 × 293.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.74x = 181,993.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,993.13/448.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.56

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