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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.21, 672.71 and 375.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.21, 672.71 and 375.54 is: 563.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.21 : 672.71 = 375.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.21/672.71 = 375.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.21x = 672.71 × 375.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.21x = 252,629.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,629.51/448.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.64

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