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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.97, 620.05 and 309.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.97, 620.05 and 309.45 is: 427.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.97 : 620.05 = 309.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.97/620.05 = 309.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.97x = 620.05 × 309.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.97x = 191,874.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,874.47/448.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.37

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