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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.40, 619.08 and 404.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.40, 619.08 and 404.12 is: 557.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.40 : 619.08 = 404.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.40/619.08 = 404.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.40x = 619.08 × 404.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.40x = 250,182.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,182.61/448.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.95

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