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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.03, 671.18 and 308.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.03, 671.18 and 308.88 is: 462.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.03 : 671.18 = 308.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.03/671.18 = 308.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.03x = 671.18 × 308.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.03x = 207,314.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,314.08/448.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.72

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