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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.70, 620.62 and 396.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.70, 620.62 and 396.96 is: 549.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.70 : 620.62 = 396.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.70/620.62 = 396.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.70x = 620.62 × 396.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.70x = 246,361.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,361.32/448.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.06

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