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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.08, 671.85 and 253.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.08, 671.85 and 253.23 is: 379.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.08 : 671.85 = 253.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.08/671.85 = 253.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.08x = 671.85 × 253.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.08x = 170,132.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,132.58/448.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.69

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