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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.58, 618.45 and 386.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.58, 618.45 and 386.12 is: 532.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.58 : 618.45 = 386.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.58/618.45 = 386.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.58x = 618.45 × 386.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.58x = 238,795.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,795.91/448.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.34

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