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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.81, 618.41 and 343.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.81, 618.41 and 343.91 is: 473.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.81 : 618.41 = 343.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.81/618.41 = 343.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.81x = 618.41 × 343.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.81x = 212,679.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,679.79/448.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.88

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