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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.47, 619.16 and 355.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.47, 619.16 and 355.59 is: 490.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.47 : 619.16 = 355.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.47/619.16 = 355.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.47x = 619.16 × 355.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.47x = 220,167.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,167.10/448.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.93

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