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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.75, 617.03 and 383.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.75, 617.03 and 383.14 is: 526.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.75 : 617.03 = 383.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.75/617.03 = 383.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.75x = 617.03 × 383.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.75x = 236,405.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,405.79/448.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.82

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