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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.21, 671.58 and 389.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.21, 671.58 and 389.79 is: 584.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.21 : 671.58 = 389.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.21/671.58 = 389.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.21x = 671.58 × 389.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.21x = 261,775.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,775.17/448.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.05

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