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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.32, 673.08 and 303.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.32, 673.08 and 303.60 is: 455.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.32 : 673.08 = 303.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.32/673.08 = 303.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.32x = 673.08 × 303.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.32x = 204,347.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,347.09/448.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.81

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