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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.36, 672.52 and 311

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.36, 672.52 and 311 is: 466.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.36 : 672.52 = 311 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.36/672.52 = 311/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.36x = 672.52 × 311
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.36x = 209,153.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,153.72/448.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.49

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