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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.38, 673.43 and 383.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.38, 673.43 and 383.49 is: 575.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.38 : 673.43 = 383.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.38/673.43 = 383.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.38x = 673.43 × 383.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.38x = 258,251.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,251.75/448.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.97

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