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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.24, 617.76 and 317.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.24, 617.76 and 317.04 is: 436.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.24 : 617.76 = 317.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.24/617.76 = 317.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.24x = 617.76 × 317.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.24x = 195,854.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,854.63/448.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.94

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