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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.03, 617.47 and 331.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.03, 617.47 and 331.39 is: 456.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.03 : 617.47 = 331.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.03/617.47 = 331.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.03x = 617.47 × 331.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.03x = 204,623.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,623.38/448.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.72

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