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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.20, 619.92 and 396.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.20, 619.92 and 396.45 is: 548.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.20 : 619.92 = 396.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.20/619.92 = 396.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.20x = 619.92 × 396.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.20x = 245,767.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,767.28/448.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.34

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