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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.48, 889.36 and 448

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.48, 889.36 and 448 is: 618.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.48 : 889.36 = 448 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.48/889.36 = 448/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.48x = 889.36 × 448
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.48x = 398,433.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,433.28/644.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.22

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