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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.20, 672.84 and 303.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.20, 672.84 and 303.48 is: 455.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.20 : 672.84 = 303.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.20/672.84 = 303.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.20x = 672.84 × 303.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.20x = 204,193.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,193.48/448.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.59

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