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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.08, 618.96 and 332.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.08, 618.96 and 332.16 is: 458.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.08 : 618.96 = 332.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.08/618.96 = 332.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.08x = 618.96 × 332.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.08x = 205,593.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,593.75/448.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.83

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