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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.96, 619.68 and 316.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.96, 619.68 and 316.84 is: 437.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.96 : 619.68 = 316.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.96/619.68 = 316.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.96x = 619.68 × 316.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.96x = 196,339.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,339.41/448.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.32

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