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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.30, 668.50 and 412.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.30, 668.50 and 412.84 is: 615.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.30 : 668.50 = 412.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.30/668.50 = 412.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.30x = 668.50 × 412.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.30x = 275,983.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,983.54/448.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.62

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