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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.00, 618.57 and 386.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.00, 618.57 and 386.49 is: 533.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.00 : 618.57 = 386.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.00/618.57 = 386.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.00x = 618.57 × 386.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.00x = 239,066.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,066.09/448.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.64

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