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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.40, 672.60 and 355.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.40, 672.60 and 355.60 is: 533.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.40 : 672.60 = 355.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.40/672.60 = 355.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.40x = 672.60 × 355.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.40x = 239,176.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,176.56/448.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.40

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