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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.02, 672.03 and 390.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.02, 672.03 and 390.51 is: 585.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.02 : 672.03 = 390.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.02/672.03 = 390.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.02x = 672.03 × 390.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.02x = 262,434.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,434.44/448.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.77

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