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