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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.96, 618.96 and 384.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.96, 618.96 and 384.16 is: 529.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.96 : 618.96 = 384.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.96/618.96 = 384.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.96x = 618.96 × 384.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.96x = 237,779.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,779.67/448.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.62

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