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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.48, 617.88 and 335.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.48, 617.88 and 335.96 is: 462.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.48 : 617.88 = 335.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.48/617.88 = 335.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.48x = 617.88 × 335.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.48x = 207,582.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,582.96/448.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.86

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