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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.14, 672.18 and 253.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.14, 672.18 and 253.02 is: 379.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.14 : 672.18 = 253.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.14/672.18 = 253.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.14x = 672.18 × 253.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.14x = 170,074.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,074.98/448.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.51

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