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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.32, 619.20 and 345.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.32, 619.20 and 345.60 is: 477.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.32 : 619.20 = 345.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.32/619.20 = 345.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.32x = 619.20 × 345.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.32x = 213,995.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,995.52/448.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.33

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