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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.72, 618.60 and 317.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.72, 618.60 and 317.32 is: 437.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.72 : 618.60 = 317.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.72/618.60 = 317.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.72x = 618.60 × 317.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.72x = 196,294.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,294.15/448.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.45

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