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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.78, 619.77 and 338.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.78, 619.77 and 338.08 is: 466.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.78 : 619.77 = 338.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.78/619.77 = 338.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.78x = 619.77 × 338.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.78x = 209,531.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,531.84/448.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.89

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