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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.35, 671.59 and 397.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.35, 671.59 and 397.12 is: 594.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.35 : 671.59 = 397.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.35/671.59 = 397.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.35x = 671.59 × 397.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.35x = 266,701.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,701.82/448.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.85

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