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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.14, 811.91 and 448.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.14, 811.91 and 448.28 is: 618.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.14 : 811.91 = 448.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.14/811.91 = 448.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.14x = 811.91 × 448.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.14x = 363,960.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,960.77/588.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.83

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