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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.18, 671.48 and 311.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.18, 671.48 and 311.31 is: 466.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.18 : 671.48 = 311.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.18/671.48 = 311.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.18x = 671.48 × 311.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.18x = 209,038.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,038.05/448.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.42

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