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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.43, 618.84 and 336.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.43, 618.84 and 336.20 is: 463.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.43 : 618.84 = 336.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.43/618.84 = 336.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.43x = 618.84 × 336.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.43x = 208,050.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,050.91/448.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.95

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