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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.08, 670.72 and 317.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.08, 670.72 and 317.92 is: 475.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.08 : 670.72 = 317.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.08/670.72 = 317.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.08x = 670.72 × 317.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.08x = 213,235.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,235.30/448.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.89

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