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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.40, 671.40 and 285.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.40, 671.40 and 285.20 is: 427.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.40 : 671.40 = 285.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.40/671.40 = 285.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.40x = 671.40 × 285.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.40x = 191,483.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,483.28/448.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.04

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