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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.32, 671.54 and 339.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.32, 671.54 and 339.78 is: 508.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.32 : 671.54 = 339.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.32/671.54 = 339.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.32x = 671.54 × 339.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.32x = 228,174.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,174.16/448.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.95

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