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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.46, 811.93 and 448.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.46, 811.93 and 448.54 is: 618.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.46 : 811.93 = 448.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.46/811.93 = 448.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.46x = 811.93 × 448.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.46x = 364,183.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,183.08/588.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.87

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