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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.83, 618.23 and 343.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.83, 618.23 and 343.74 is: 473.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.83 : 618.23 = 343.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.83/618.23 = 343.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.83x = 618.23 × 343.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.83x = 212,510.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,510.38/448.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.48

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