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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.92, 888.90 and 448

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.92, 888.90 and 448 is: 617.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.92 : 888.90 = 448 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.92/888.90 = 448/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.92x = 888.90 × 448
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.92x = 398,227.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,227.20/644.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.48

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