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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.38, 671.90 and 356.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.38, 671.90 and 356.04 is: 533.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.38 : 671.90 = 356.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.38/671.90 = 356.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.38x = 671.90 × 356.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.38x = 239,221.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,221.50/448.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.52

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