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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.28, 673.50 and 305.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.28, 673.50 and 305.18 is: 458.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.28 : 673.50 = 305.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.28/673.50 = 305.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.28x = 673.50 × 305.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.28x = 205,538.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,538.73/448.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.51

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