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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.61, 619.38 and 330.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.61, 619.38 and 330.59 is: 456.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.61 : 619.38 = 330.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.61/619.38 = 330.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.61x = 619.38 × 330.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.61x = 204,762.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,762.38/448.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.44

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