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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.26, 671.99 and 382.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.26, 671.99 and 382.25 is: 573.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.26 : 671.99 = 382.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.26/671.99 = 382.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.26x = 671.99 × 382.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.26x = 256,862.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,862.91/448.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.02

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