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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.60, 618.30 and 412.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.60, 618.30 and 412.12 is: 568.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.60 : 618.30 = 412.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.60/618.30 = 412.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.60x = 618.30 × 412.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.60x = 254,813.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,813.80/448.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.02

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