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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.50, 618.66 and 415.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.50, 618.66 and 415.71 is: 573.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.50 : 618.66 = 415.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.50/618.66 = 415.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.50x = 618.66 × 415.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.50x = 257,183.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,183.15/448.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.43

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