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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.01, 1,904.88 and 448.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.01, 1,904.88 and 448.31 is: 672.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.01 : 1,904.88 = 448.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.01/1,904.88 = 448.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.01x = 1,904.88 × 448.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.01x = 853,976.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,976.75/1,270.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.42

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