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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.36, 618.04 and 354.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.36, 618.04 and 354.68 is: 488.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.36 : 618.04 = 354.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.36/618.04 = 354.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.36x = 618.04 × 354.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.36x = 219,206.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,206.43/448.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.91

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