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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.94, 617.85 and 379.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.94, 617.85 and 379.91 is: 522.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.94 : 617.85 = 379.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.94/617.85 = 379.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.94x = 617.85 × 379.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.94x = 234,724.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,724.30/448.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.84

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