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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.08, 626.66 and 448.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.08, 626.66 and 448.89 is: 615.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.08 : 626.66 = 448.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.08/626.66 = 448.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.08x = 626.66 × 448.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.08x = 281,299.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,299.16/457.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.43

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