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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.12, 618.48 and 337.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.12, 618.48 and 337.42 is: 465.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.12 : 618.48 = 337.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.12/618.48 = 337.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.12x = 618.48 × 337.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.12x = 208,687.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,687.52/448.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.70

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