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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.02, 618.75 and 431.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.02, 618.75 and 431.82 is: 596.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.02 : 618.75 = 431.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.02/618.75 = 431.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.02x = 618.75 × 431.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.02x = 267,188.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,188.63/448.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.38

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