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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.83, 618.62 and 338.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.83, 618.62 and 338.27 is: 466.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.83 : 618.62 = 338.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.83/618.62 = 338.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.83x = 618.62 × 338.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.83x = 209,255.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,255.80/448.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.23

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