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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.68, 618.66 and 355.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.68, 618.66 and 355.24 is: 489.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.68 : 618.66 = 355.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.68/618.66 = 355.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.68x = 618.66 × 355.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.68x = 219,772.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,772.78/448.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.82

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