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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.21, 672.35 and 394.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.21, 672.35 and 394.48 is: 591.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.21 : 672.35 = 394.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.21/672.35 = 394.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.21x = 672.35 × 394.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.21x = 265,228.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,228.63/448.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.75

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