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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.61, 618.84 and 317.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.61, 618.84 and 317.79 is: 438.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.61 : 618.84 = 317.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.61/618.84 = 317.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.61x = 618.84 × 317.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.61x = 196,661.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,661.16/448.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.38

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