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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.36, 671.66 and 345.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.36, 671.66 and 345.29 is: 517.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.36 : 671.66 = 345.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.36/671.66 = 345.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.36x = 671.66 × 345.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.36x = 231,915.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,915.75/448.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.25

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