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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.09, 672.27 and 439.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.09, 672.27 and 439.99 is: 660.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.09 : 672.27 = 439.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.09/672.27 = 439.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.09x = 672.27 × 439.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.09x = 295,792.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,792.08/448.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.12

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