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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.14, 670.86 and 360.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.14, 670.86 and 360.66 is: 539.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.14 : 670.86 = 360.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.14/670.86 = 360.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.14x = 670.86 × 360.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.14x = 241,952.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,952.37/448.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.90

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