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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.90, 619.98 and 442.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.90, 619.98 and 442.82 is: 611.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.90 : 619.98 = 442.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.90/619.98 = 442.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.90x = 619.98 × 442.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.90x = 274,539.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,539.54/448.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.58

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