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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.93, 618.67 and 386.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.93, 618.67 and 386.74 is: 532.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.93 : 618.67 = 386.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.93/618.67 = 386.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.93x = 618.67 × 386.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.93x = 239,262.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,262.50/448.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.96

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