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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.72, 618.91 and 393.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.72, 618.91 and 393.37 is: 542.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.72 : 618.91 = 393.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.72/618.91 = 393.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.72x = 618.91 × 393.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.72x = 243,458.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,458.10/448.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.56

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