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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.70, 618.48 and 338.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.70, 618.48 and 338.12 is: 466.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.70 : 618.48 = 338.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.70/618.48 = 338.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.70x = 618.48 × 338.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.70x = 209,120.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,120.46/448.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.06

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