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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.54, 619.01 and 317.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.54, 619.01 and 317.59 is: 438.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.54 : 619.01 = 317.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.54/619.01 = 317.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.54x = 619.01 × 317.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.54x = 196,591.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,591.39/448.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.29

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