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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.18, 671.67 and 393.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.18, 671.67 and 393.19 is: 589.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.18 : 671.67 = 393.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.18/671.67 = 393.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.18x = 671.67 × 393.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.18x = 264,092.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,092.25/448.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.26

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