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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.04, 671.10 and 308.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.04, 671.10 and 308.78 is: 462.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.04 : 671.10 = 308.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.04/671.10 = 308.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.04x = 671.10 × 308.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.04x = 207,222.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,222.26/448.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.51

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