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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.87, 619.06 and 309.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.87, 619.06 and 309.21 is: 426.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.87 : 619.06 = 309.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.87/619.06 = 309.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.87x = 619.06 × 309.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.87x = 191,418.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,418.00/448.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.44

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