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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.07, 617.81 and 381.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.07, 617.81 and 381.56 is: 526.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.07 : 617.81 = 381.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.07/617.81 = 381.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.07x = 617.81 × 381.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.07x = 235,726.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,726.59/448.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.10

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