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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.34, 618.23 and 343.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.34, 618.23 and 343.24 is: 473.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.34 : 618.23 = 343.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.34/618.23 = 343.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.34x = 618.23 × 343.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.34x = 212,200.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,200.58/448.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.31

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