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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.36, 672.72 and 346.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.36, 672.72 and 346.32 is: 519.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.36 : 672.72 = 346.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.36/672.72 = 346.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.36x = 672.72 × 346.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.36x = 232,976.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,976.39/448.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.62

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