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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.12, 672.03 and 418.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.12, 672.03 and 418.97 is: 628.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.12 : 672.03 = 418.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.12/672.03 = 418.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.12x = 672.03 × 418.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.12x = 281,557.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,557.05/448.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.31

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