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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.09, 671.50 and 253.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.09, 671.50 and 253.08 is: 379.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.09 : 671.50 = 253.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.09/671.50 = 253.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.09x = 671.50 × 253.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.09x = 169,943.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,943.22/448.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.26

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