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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.65, 618.57 and 383.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.65, 618.57 and 383.04 is: 528.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.65 : 618.57 = 383.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.65/618.57 = 383.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.65x = 618.57 × 383.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.65x = 236,937.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,937.05/448.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.11

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