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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.22, 671.52 and 286.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.22, 671.52 and 286.22 is: 428.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.22 : 671.52 = 286.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.22/671.52 = 286.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.22x = 671.52 × 286.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.22x = 192,202.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,202.45/448.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.81

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