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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.88, 618.60 and 330.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.88, 618.60 and 330.80 is: 455.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.88 : 618.60 = 330.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.88/618.60 = 330.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.88x = 618.60 × 330.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.88x = 204,632.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,632.88/448.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.87

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