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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.98, 618.93 and 301.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.98, 618.93 and 301.29 is: 415.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.98 : 618.93 = 301.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.98/618.93 = 301.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.98x = 618.93 × 301.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.98x = 186,477.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,477.42/448.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.34

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