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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.20, 672.30 and 388.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.20, 672.30 and 388.80 is: 583.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.20 : 672.30 = 388.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.20/672.30 = 388.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.20x = 672.30 × 388.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.20x = 261,390.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,390.24/448.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.20

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