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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.64, 619.67 and 434.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.64, 619.67 and 434.28 is: 599.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.64 : 619.67 = 434.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.64/619.67 = 434.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.64x = 619.67 × 434.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.64x = 269,108.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,108.12/448.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.84

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