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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.08, 617.52 and 406.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.08, 617.52 and 406.16 is: 559.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.08 : 617.52 = 406.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.08/617.52 = 406.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.08x = 617.52 × 406.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.08x = 250,811.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,811.92/448.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.75

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