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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.89, 619.98 and 442.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.89, 619.98 and 442.83 is: 611.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.89 : 619.98 = 442.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.89/619.98 = 442.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.89x = 619.98 × 442.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.89x = 274,545.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,545.74/448.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.61

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