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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.76, 618.96 and 293.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.76, 618.96 and 293.54 is: 404.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.76 : 618.96 = 293.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.76/618.96 = 293.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.76x = 618.96 × 293.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.76x = 181,689.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,689.52/448.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.87

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