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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.64, 619.84 and 374.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.64, 619.84 and 374.72 is: 517.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.64 : 619.84 = 374.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.64/619.84 = 374.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.64x = 619.84 × 374.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.64x = 232,266.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,266.44/448.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.71

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