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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.85, 619.22 and 301.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.85, 619.22 and 301.23 is: 415.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.85 : 619.22 = 301.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.85/619.22 = 301.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.85x = 619.22 × 301.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.85x = 186,528.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,528.39/448.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.57

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