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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.50, 618.45 and 355.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.50, 618.45 and 355.10 is: 489.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.50 : 618.45 = 355.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.50/618.45 = 355.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.50x = 618.45 × 355.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.50x = 219,608.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,608.50/448.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.65

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