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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.34, 672.96 and 301.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.34, 672.96 and 301.62 is: 452.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.34 : 672.96 = 301.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.34/672.96 = 301.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.34x = 672.96 × 301.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.34x = 202,980.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,980.15/448.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.74

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