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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.01, 618.03 and 336.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.01, 618.03 and 336.23 is: 463.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.01 : 618.03 = 336.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.01/618.03 = 336.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.01x = 618.03 × 336.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.01x = 207,800.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,800.23/448.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.83

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