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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.14, 627.22 and 448.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.14, 627.22 and 448.08 is: 618.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.14 : 627.22 = 448.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.14/627.22 = 448.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.14x = 627.22 × 448.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.14x = 281,044.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,044.74/454.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.85

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