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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.50, 618.39 and 365.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.50, 618.39 and 365.43 is: 503.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.50 : 618.39 = 365.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.50/618.39 = 365.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.50x = 618.39 × 365.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.50x = 225,978.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,978.26/448.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.85

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