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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.41, 616.99 and 437.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.41, 616.99 and 437.61 is: 602.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.41 : 616.99 = 437.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.41/616.99 = 437.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.41x = 616.99 × 437.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.41x = 270,000.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,000.99/448.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.13

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