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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.20, 671.37 and 339.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.20, 671.37 and 339.66 is: 508.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.20 : 671.37 = 339.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.20/671.37 = 339.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.20x = 671.37 × 339.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.20x = 228,037.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,037.53/448.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.79

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