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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.74, 619.65 and 301.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.74, 619.65 and 301.32 is: 416.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.74 : 619.65 = 301.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.74/619.65 = 301.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.74x = 619.65 × 301.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.74x = 186,712.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,712.94/448.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.08

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