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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.60, 618.54 and 337.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.60, 618.54 and 337.72 is: 465.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.60 : 618.54 = 337.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.60/618.54 = 337.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.60x = 618.54 × 337.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.60x = 208,893.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,893.33/448.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.66

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