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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.55, 618.82 and 343.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.55, 618.82 and 343.53 is: 473.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.55 : 618.82 = 343.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.55/618.82 = 343.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.55x = 618.82 × 343.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.55x = 212,583.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,583.23/448.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.93

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