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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.03, 618.28 and 317.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.03, 618.28 and 317.27 is: 437.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.03 : 618.28 = 317.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.03/618.28 = 317.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.03x = 618.28 × 317.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.03x = 196,160.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,160.75/448.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.83

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