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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.10, 672.15 and 394.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.10, 672.15 and 394.10 is: 591.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.10 : 672.15 = 394.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.10/672.15 = 394.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.10x = 672.15 × 394.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.10x = 264,894.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,894.32/448.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.15

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