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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.29, 671.10 and 309.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.29, 671.10 and 309.18 is: 462.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.29 : 671.10 = 309.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.29/671.10 = 309.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.29x = 671.10 × 309.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.29x = 207,490.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,490.70/448.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.85

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