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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.22, 671.30 and 326.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.22, 671.30 and 326.18 is: 488.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.22 : 671.30 = 326.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.22/671.30 = 326.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.22x = 671.30 × 326.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.22x = 218,964.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,964.63/448.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.52

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