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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.66, 618.87 and 332.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.66, 618.87 and 332.20 is: 458.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.66 : 618.87 = 332.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.66/618.87 = 332.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.66x = 618.87 × 332.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.66x = 205,588.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,588.61/448.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.23

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