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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.61, 618.55 and 365.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.61, 618.55 and 365.54 is: 504.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.61 : 618.55 = 365.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.61/618.55 = 365.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.61x = 618.55 × 365.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.61x = 226,100.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,100.76/448.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.01

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