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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.34, 672.60 and 333.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.34, 672.60 and 333.52 is: 500.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.34 : 672.60 = 333.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.34/672.60 = 333.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.34x = 672.60 × 333.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.34x = 224,325.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,325.12/448.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.35

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