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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.53, 617.11 and 363.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.53, 617.11 and 363.75 is: 500.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.53 : 617.11 = 363.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.53/617.11 = 363.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.53x = 617.11 × 363.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.53x = 224,473.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,473.76/448.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.47

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