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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.14, 671.45 and 400.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.14, 671.45 and 400.49 is: 600.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.14 : 671.45 = 400.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.14/671.45 = 400.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.14x = 671.45 × 400.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.14x = 268,909.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,909.01/448.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.06

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