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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.85, 619.28 and 291.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.85, 619.28 and 291.48 is: 402.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.85 : 619.28 = 291.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.85/619.28 = 291.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.85x = 619.28 × 291.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.85x = 180,506.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,506.28/448.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.16

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