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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.94, 618.82 and 411.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.94, 618.82 and 411.28 is: 566.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.94 : 618.82 = 411.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.94/618.82 = 411.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.94x = 618.82 × 411.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.94x = 254,508.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,508.29/448.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.91

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