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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.74, 619.62 and 291.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.74, 619.62 and 291.45 is: 402.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.74 : 619.62 = 291.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.74/619.62 = 291.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.74x = 619.62 × 291.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.74x = 180,588.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,588.25/448.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.43

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