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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.13, 671.94 and 301.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.13, 671.94 and 301.87 is: 452.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.13 : 671.94 = 301.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.13/671.94 = 301.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.13x = 671.94 × 301.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.13x = 202,836.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,836.85/448.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.63

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