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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.03, 618.36 and 337.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.03, 618.36 and 337.31 is: 465.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.03 : 618.36 = 337.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.03/618.36 = 337.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.03x = 618.36 × 337.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.03x = 208,581.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,581.40/448.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.55

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