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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.34, 672.17 and 311.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.34, 672.17 and 311.00 is: 466.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.34 : 672.17 = 311.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.34/672.17 = 311.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.34x = 672.17 × 311.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.34x = 209,039.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,039.95/448.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.26

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