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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.18, 672.35 and 333.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.18, 672.35 and 333.37 is: 500.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.18 : 672.35 = 333.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.18/672.35 = 333.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.18x = 672.35 × 333.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.18x = 224,138.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,138.59/448.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.10

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