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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.12, 616.98 and 404.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.12, 616.98 and 404.92 is: 557.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.12 : 616.98 = 404.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.12/616.98 = 404.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.12x = 616.98 × 404.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.12x = 249,827.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,827.54/448.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.50

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