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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.35, 671.45 and 303.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.35, 671.45 and 303.63 is: 454.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.35 : 671.45 = 303.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.35/671.45 = 303.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.35x = 671.45 × 303.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.35x = 203,870.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,870.85/448.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.71

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