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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.02, 618.48 and 349.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.02, 618.48 and 349.56 is: 482.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.02 : 618.48 = 349.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.02/618.48 = 349.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.02x = 618.48 × 349.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.02x = 216,195.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,195.87/448.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.56

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