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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.23, 617.27 and 403.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.23, 617.27 and 403.59 is: 555.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.23 : 617.27 = 403.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.23/617.27 = 403.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.23x = 617.27 × 403.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.23x = 249,124.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,124.00/448.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.80

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