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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.32, 618.60 and 337.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.32, 618.60 and 337.76 is: 466.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.32 : 618.60 = 337.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.32/618.60 = 337.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.32x = 618.60 × 337.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.32x = 208,938.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,938.34/448.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.05

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