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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.14, 670.92 and 401.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.14, 670.92 and 401.24 is: 600.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.14 : 670.92 = 401.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.14/670.92 = 401.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.14x = 670.92 × 401.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.14x = 269,199.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,199.94/448.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.71

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