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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.10, 672.35 and 310.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.10, 672.35 and 310.80 is: 466.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.10 : 672.35 = 310.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.10/672.35 = 310.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.10x = 672.35 × 310.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.10x = 208,964.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,964.83/448.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.34

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