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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.08, 672.32 and 255.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.08, 672.32 and 255.84 is: 383.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.08 : 672.32 = 255.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.08/672.32 = 255.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.08x = 672.32 × 255.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.08x = 172,006.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,006.35/448.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.87

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