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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.85, 618.57 and 350.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.85, 618.57 and 350.44 is: 482.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.85 : 618.57 = 350.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.85/618.57 = 350.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.85x = 618.57 × 350.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.85x = 216,770.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,770.12/448.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.94

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