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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.96, 618.80 and 361.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.96, 618.80 and 361.60 is: 498.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.96 : 618.80 = 361.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.96/618.80 = 361.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.96x = 618.80 × 361.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.96x = 223,758.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,758.08/448.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.39

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