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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.24, 673.11 and 425.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.24, 673.11 and 425.14 is: 638.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.24 : 673.11 = 425.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.24/673.11 = 425.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.24x = 673.11 × 425.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.24x = 286,165.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,165.99/448.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.42

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