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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.48, 618.72 and 417.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.48, 618.72 and 417.60 is: 576.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.48 : 618.72 = 417.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.48/618.72 = 417.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.48x = 618.72 × 417.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.48x = 258,377.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,377.47/448.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.12

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