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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.26, 673.20 and 345.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.26, 673.20 and 345.80 is: 519.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.26 : 673.20 = 345.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.26/673.20 = 345.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.26x = 673.20 × 345.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.26x = 232,789.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,789.19/448.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.32

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