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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.95, 619.65 and 301.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.95, 619.65 and 301.74 is: 416.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.95 : 619.65 = 301.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.95/619.65 = 301.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.95x = 619.65 × 301.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.95x = 186,973.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,973.19/448.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.47

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