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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.40, 618.86 and 420.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.40, 618.86 and 420.61 is: 580.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.40 : 618.86 = 420.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.40/618.86 = 420.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.40x = 618.86 × 420.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.40x = 260,298.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,298.21/448.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.50

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