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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.36, 670.78 and 396.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.36, 670.78 and 396.41 is: 593.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.36 : 670.78 = 396.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.36/670.78 = 396.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.36x = 670.78 × 396.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.36x = 265,902.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,902.91/448.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.06

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