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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.40, 620.23 and 379.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.40, 620.23 and 379.55 is: 525.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.40 : 620.23 = 379.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.40/620.23 = 379.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.40x = 620.23 × 379.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.40x = 235,408.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,408.30/448.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.00

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