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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.58, 618.78 and 349.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.58, 618.78 and 349.10 is: 481.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.58 : 618.78 = 349.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.58/618.78 = 349.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.58x = 618.78 × 349.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.58x = 216,016.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,016.10/448.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.56

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