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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.08, 671.70 and 402.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.08, 671.70 and 402.72 is: 603.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.08 : 671.70 = 402.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.08/671.70 = 402.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.08x = 671.70 × 402.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.08x = 270,507.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,507.02/448.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.70

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