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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.81, 618.71 and 360.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.81, 618.71 and 360.52 is: 496.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.81 : 618.71 = 360.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.81/618.71 = 360.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.81x = 618.71 × 360.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.81x = 223,053.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,053.98/448.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.99

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