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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.02, 616.55 and 414.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.02, 616.55 and 414.54 is: 570.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.02 : 616.55 = 414.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.02/616.55 = 414.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.02x = 616.55 × 414.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.02x = 255,582.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,582.56/448.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.47

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