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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.46, 618.94 and 330.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.46, 618.94 and 330.38 is: 455.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.46 : 618.94 = 330.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.46/618.94 = 330.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.46x = 618.94 × 330.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.46x = 204,485.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,485.40/448.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.97

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