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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.16, 670.62 and 311.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.16, 670.62 and 311.18 is: 465.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.16 : 670.62 = 311.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.16/670.62 = 311.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.16x = 670.62 × 311.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.16x = 208,683.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,683.53/448.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.65

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