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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.84, 617.92 and 338.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.84, 617.92 and 338.12 is: 465.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.84 : 617.92 = 338.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.84/617.92 = 338.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.84x = 617.92 × 338.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.84x = 208,931.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,931.11/448.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.49

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