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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.88, 617.62 and 438.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.88, 617.62 and 438.52 is: 603.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.88 : 617.62 = 438.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.88/617.62 = 438.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.88x = 617.62 × 438.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.88x = 270,838.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,838.72/448.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.37

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