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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.05, 618.14 and 343.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.05, 618.14 and 343.02 is: 473.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.05 : 618.14 = 343.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.05/618.14 = 343.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.05x = 618.14 × 343.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.05x = 212,032.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,032.67/448.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.23

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