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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.74, 618.93 and 338.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.74, 618.93 and 338.22 is: 466.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.74 : 618.93 = 338.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.74/618.93 = 338.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.74x = 618.93 × 338.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.74x = 209,334.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,334.50/448.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.49

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