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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.64, 618.44 and 365.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.64, 618.44 and 365.44 is: 503.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.64 : 618.44 = 365.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.64/618.44 = 365.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.64x = 618.44 × 365.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.64x = 226,002.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,002.71/448.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.75

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