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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.77, 619.47 and 291.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.77, 619.47 and 291.44 is: 402.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.77 : 619.47 = 291.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.77/619.47 = 291.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.77x = 619.47 × 291.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.77x = 180,538.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,538.34/448.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.30

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