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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,488.32, 2,231.88 and 448

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,488.32, 2,231.88 and 448 is: 671.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,488.32 : 2,231.88 = 448 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,488.32/2,231.88 = 448/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,488.32x = 2,231.88 × 448
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,488.32x = 999,882.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,882.24/1,488.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.82

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