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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.08, 672.06 and 285.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.08, 672.06 and 285.54 is: 428.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.08 : 672.06 = 285.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.08/672.06 = 285.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.08x = 672.06 × 285.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.08x = 191,900.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,900.01/448.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.27

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