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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.35, 673.44 and 423.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.35, 673.44 and 423.84 is: 636.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.35 : 673.44 = 423.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.35/673.44 = 423.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.35x = 673.44 × 423.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.35x = 285,430.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,430.81/448.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.62

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