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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.35, 672.25 and 379.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.35, 672.25 and 379.91 is: 569.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.35 : 672.25 = 379.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.35/672.25 = 379.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.35x = 672.25 × 379.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.35x = 255,394.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,394.50/448.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.63

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