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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.02, 618.30 and 315.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.02, 618.30 and 315.18 is: 434.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.02 : 618.30 = 315.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.02/618.30 = 315.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.02x = 618.30 × 315.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.02x = 194,875.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,875.79/448.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.97

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