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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.21, 672.72 and 311.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.21, 672.72 and 311.32 is: 467.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.21 : 672.72 = 311.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.21/672.72 = 311.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.21x = 672.72 × 311.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.21x = 209,431.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,431.19/448.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.26

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