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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.90, 619.37 and 344.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.90, 619.37 and 344.11 is: 474.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.90 : 619.37 = 344.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.90/619.37 = 344.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.90x = 619.37 × 344.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.90x = 213,131.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,131.41/448.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.79

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