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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.28, 672.63 and 253.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.28, 672.63 and 253.49 is: 380.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.28 : 672.63 = 253.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.28/672.63 = 253.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.28x = 672.63 × 253.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.28x = 170,501.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,501.62/448.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.35

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