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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.20, 672.30 and 390.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.20, 672.30 and 390.69 is: 586.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.20 : 672.30 = 390.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.20/672.30 = 390.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.20x = 672.30 × 390.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.20x = 262,660.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,660.89/448.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.04

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