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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.08, 672.72 and 285.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.08, 672.72 and 285.84 is: 429.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.08 : 672.72 = 285.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.08/672.72 = 285.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.08x = 672.72 × 285.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.08x = 192,290.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,290.28/448.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.14

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