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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.38, 619.11 and 361.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.38, 619.11 and 361.44 is: 499.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.38 : 619.11 = 361.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.38/619.11 = 361.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.38x = 619.11 × 361.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.38x = 223,771.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,771.12/448.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.07

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