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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.86, 619.10 and 301.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.86, 619.10 and 301.26 is: 415.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.86 : 619.10 = 301.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.86/619.10 = 301.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.86x = 619.10 × 301.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.86x = 186,508.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,508.56/448.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.52

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