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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.34, 671.11 and 308.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.34, 671.11 and 308.71 is: 462.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.34 : 671.11 = 308.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.34/671.11 = 308.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.34x = 671.11 × 308.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.34x = 207,173.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,173.47/448.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.09

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