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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.96, 619.02 and 370

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.96, 619.02 and 370 is: 510.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.96 : 619.02 = 370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.96/619.02 = 370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.96x = 619.02 × 370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.96x = 229,037.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,037.40/448.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.15

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