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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.32, 671.40 and 356.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.32, 671.40 and 356.52 is: 533.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.32 : 671.40 = 356.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.32/671.40 = 356.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.32x = 671.40 × 356.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.32x = 239,367.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,367.53/448.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.92

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