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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.36, 618.14 and 373.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.36, 618.14 and 373.36 is: 514.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.36 : 618.14 = 373.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.36/618.14 = 373.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.36x = 618.14 × 373.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.36x = 230,788.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,788.75/448.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.74

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