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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.29, 671.45 and 435.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.29, 671.45 and 435.96 is: 652.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.29 : 671.45 = 435.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.29/671.45 = 435.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.29x = 671.45 × 435.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.29x = 292,723.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,723.16/448.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.98

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