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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.94, 619.17 and 349.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.94, 619.17 and 349.15 is: 481.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.94 : 619.17 = 349.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.94/619.17 = 349.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.94x = 619.17 × 349.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.94x = 216,180.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,180.11/448.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.54

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