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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.54, 617.72 and 439.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.54, 617.72 and 439.00 is: 604.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.54 : 617.72 = 439.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.54/617.72 = 439.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.54x = 617.72 × 439.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.54x = 271,175.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,175.34/448.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.58

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