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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.68, 618.06 and 332.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.68, 618.06 and 332.04 is: 457.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.68 : 618.06 = 332.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.68/618.06 = 332.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.68x = 618.06 × 332.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.68x = 205,220.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,220.64/448.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.39

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