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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.32, 618 and 349.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.32, 618 and 349.92 is: 482.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.32 : 618 = 349.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.32/618 = 349.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.32x = 618 × 349.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.32x = 216,250.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,250.56/448.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.36

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