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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.83, 618.78 and 308.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.83, 618.78 and 308.90 is: 425.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.83 : 618.78 = 308.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.83/618.78 = 308.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.83x = 618.78 × 308.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.83x = 191,138.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,138.05/448.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.86

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