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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.30, 2,007 and 448.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.30, 2,007 and 448.65 is: 672.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.30 : 2,007 = 448.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.30/2,007 = 448.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.30x = 2,007 × 448.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.30x = 900,440.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,440.55/1,338.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.82

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