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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.47, 617.54 and 438.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.47, 617.54 and 438.89 is: 604.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.47 : 617.54 = 438.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.47/617.54 = 438.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.47x = 617.54 × 438.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.47x = 271,026.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,026.85/448.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.34

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