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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.18, 667.61 and 423.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.18, 667.61 and 423.34 is: 630.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.18 : 667.61 = 423.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.18/667.61 = 423.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.18x = 667.61 × 423.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.18x = 282,626.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,626.02/448.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.61

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