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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.14, 672.36 and 284.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.14, 672.36 and 284.63 is: 427.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.14 : 672.36 = 284.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.14/672.36 = 284.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.14x = 672.36 × 284.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.14x = 191,370.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,370.47/448.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.03

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