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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.56, 619.80 and 361.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.56, 619.80 and 361.08 is: 498.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.56 : 619.80 = 361.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.56/619.80 = 361.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.56x = 619.80 × 361.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.56x = 223,797.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,797.38/448.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.92

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