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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.92, 812.80 and 448.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.92, 812.80 and 448.80 is: 619.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.92 : 812.80 = 448.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.92/812.80 = 448.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.92x = 812.80 × 448.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.92x = 364,784.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,784.64/588.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.41

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