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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.51, 618.64 and 343.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.51, 618.64 and 343.62 is: 473.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.51 : 618.64 = 343.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.51/618.64 = 343.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.51x = 618.64 × 343.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.51x = 212,577.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,577.08/448.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.96

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