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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.02, 671.04 and 285.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.02, 671.04 and 285.54 is: 427.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.02 : 671.04 = 285.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.02/671.04 = 285.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.02x = 671.04 × 285.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.02x = 191,608.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,608.76/448.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.68

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