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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.10, 671.93 and 324.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.10, 671.93 and 324.71 is: 486.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.10 : 671.93 = 324.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.10/671.93 = 324.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.10x = 671.93 × 324.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.10x = 218,177.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,177.41/448.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.89

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