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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.82, 618.49 and 317.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.82, 618.49 and 317.60 is: 437.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.82 : 618.49 = 317.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.82/618.49 = 317.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.82x = 618.49 × 317.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.82x = 196,428.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,428.54/448.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.66

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