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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.14, 617.04 and 395.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.14, 617.04 and 395.49 is: 544.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.14 : 617.04 = 395.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.14/617.04 = 395.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.14x = 617.04 × 395.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.14x = 244,033.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,033.15/448.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.55

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