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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.04, 617.46 and 349.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.04, 617.46 and 349.64 is: 481.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.04 : 617.46 = 349.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.04/617.46 = 349.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.04x = 617.46 × 349.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.04x = 215,888.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,888.71/448.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.85

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