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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.24, 671.66 and 345.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.24, 671.66 and 345.78 is: 518.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.24 : 671.66 = 345.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.24/671.66 = 345.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.24x = 671.66 × 345.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.24x = 232,243.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,243.61/448.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.12

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