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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.34, 672.28 and 429.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.34, 672.28 and 429.41 is: 643.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.34 : 672.28 = 429.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.34/672.28 = 429.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.34x = 672.28 × 429.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.34x = 288,683.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,683.75/448.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.89

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