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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.02, 672.12 and 319.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.02, 672.12 and 319.50 is: 479.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.02 : 672.12 = 319.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.02/672.12 = 319.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.02x = 672.12 × 319.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.02x = 214,742.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,742.34/448.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.31

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