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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.26, 671.64 and 317.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.26, 671.64 and 317.61 is: 475.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.26 : 671.64 = 317.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.26/671.64 = 317.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.26x = 671.64 × 317.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.26x = 213,319.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,319.58/448.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.88

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