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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.62, 618.27 and 332.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.62, 618.27 and 332.22 is: 457.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.62 : 618.27 = 332.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.62/618.27 = 332.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.62x = 618.27 × 332.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.62x = 205,401.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,401.66/448.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.85

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