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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.02, 672.14 and 318.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.02, 672.14 and 318.08 is: 477.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.02 : 672.14 = 318.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.02/672.14 = 318.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.02x = 672.14 × 318.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.02x = 213,796.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,796.77/448.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.20

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