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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.32, 617.28 and 408.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.32, 617.28 and 408.96 is: 563.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.32 : 617.28 = 408.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.32/617.28 = 408.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.32x = 617.28 × 408.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.32x = 252,442.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,442.83/448.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.09

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