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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.48, 640.66 and 448.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.48, 640.66 and 448.64 is: 618.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.48 : 640.66 = 448.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.48/640.66 = 448.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.48x = 640.66 × 448.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.48x = 287,425.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,425.70/464.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.81

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