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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.49, 620.06 and 393.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.49, 620.06 and 393.80 is: 544.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.49 : 620.06 = 393.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.49/620.06 = 393.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.49x = 620.06 × 393.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.49x = 244,177.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,177.66/448.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.44

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