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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.40, 669.98 and 343.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.40, 669.98 and 343.68 is: 513.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.40 : 669.98 = 343.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.40/669.98 = 343.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.40x = 669.98 × 343.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.40x = 230,258.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,258.73/448.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.51

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