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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448, 617.70 and 364.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448, 617.70 and 364.93 is: 503.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448 : 617.70 = 364.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448/617.70 = 364.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448x = 617.70 × 364.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448x = 225,417.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,417.26/448
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.16

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