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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.94, 619.28 and 404.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.94, 619.28 and 404.34 is: 557.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.94 : 619.28 = 404.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.94/619.28 = 404.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.94x = 619.28 × 404.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.94x = 250,400.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,400.33/448.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.76

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