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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.16, 618.06 and 353.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.16, 618.06 and 353.68 is: 487.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.16 : 618.06 = 353.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.16/618.06 = 353.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.16x = 618.06 × 353.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.16x = 218,595.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,595.46/448.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.76

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