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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.28, 671.76 and 345.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.28, 671.76 and 345.60 is: 517.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.28 : 671.76 = 345.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.28/671.76 = 345.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.28x = 671.76 × 345.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.28x = 232,160.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,160.26/448.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.89

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