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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.86, 618.90 and 337.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.86, 618.90 and 337.98 is: 466.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.86 : 618.90 = 337.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.86/618.90 = 337.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.86x = 618.90 × 337.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.86x = 209,175.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,175.82/448.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.02

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