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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.44, 672.02 and 409.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.44, 672.02 and 409.86 is: 614.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.44 : 672.02 = 409.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.44/672.02 = 409.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.44x = 672.02 × 409.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.44x = 275,434.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,434.12/448.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.21

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