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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.96, 619.78 and 331.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.96, 619.78 and 331.18 is: 457.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.96 : 619.78 = 331.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.96/619.78 = 331.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.96x = 619.78 × 331.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.96x = 205,259.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,259.31/448.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.19

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