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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.16, 617.36 and 382.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.16, 617.36 and 382.88 is: 527.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.16 : 617.36 = 382.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.16/617.36 = 382.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.16x = 617.36 × 382.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.16x = 236,374.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,374.80/448.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.43

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