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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.16, 618.12 and 374.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.16, 618.12 and 374.36 is: 516.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.16 : 618.12 = 374.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.16/618.12 = 374.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.16x = 618.12 × 374.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.16x = 231,396.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,396.31/448.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.33

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