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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.39, 671.10 and 316.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.39, 671.10 and 316.36 is: 473.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.39 : 671.10 = 316.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.39/671.10 = 316.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.39x = 671.10 × 316.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.39x = 212,309.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,309.20/448.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.49

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