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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.18, 617.37 and 331.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.18, 617.37 and 331.54 is: 456.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.18 : 617.37 = 331.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.18/617.37 = 331.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.18x = 617.37 × 331.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.18x = 204,682.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,682.85/448.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.70

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