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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.71, 618.92 and 316.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.71, 618.92 and 316.22 is: 436.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.71 : 618.92 = 316.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.71/618.92 = 316.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.71x = 618.92 × 316.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.71x = 195,710.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,710.21/448.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.16

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