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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.40, 672.60 and 414.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.40, 672.60 and 414.99 is: 622.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.40 : 672.60 = 414.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.40/672.60 = 414.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.40x = 672.60 × 414.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.40x = 279,122.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,122.27/448.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.49

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