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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.86, 619.02 and 417.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.86, 619.02 and 417.66 is: 575.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.86 : 619.02 = 417.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.86/619.02 = 417.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.86x = 619.02 × 417.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.86x = 258,539.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,539.89/448.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.99

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