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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.34, 671.22 and 396.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.34, 671.22 and 396.90 is: 594.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.34 : 671.22 = 396.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.34/671.22 = 396.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.34x = 671.22 × 396.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.34x = 266,407.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,407.22/448.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.21

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