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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.62, 619.73 and 427.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.62, 619.73 and 427.02 is: 589.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.62 : 619.73 = 427.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.62/619.73 = 427.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.62x = 619.73 × 427.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.62x = 264,637.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,637.10/448.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.89

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