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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.92, 619.38 and 306.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.92, 619.38 and 306.90 is: 423.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.92 : 619.38 = 306.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.92/619.38 = 306.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.92x = 619.38 × 306.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.92x = 190,087.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,087.72/448.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.43

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