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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.48, 619.88 and 395.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.48, 619.88 and 395.65 is: 546.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.48 : 619.88 = 395.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.48/619.88 = 395.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.48x = 619.88 × 395.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.48x = 245,255.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,255.52/448.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.86

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