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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.40, 673.56 and 376.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.40, 673.56 and 376.40 is: 565.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.40 : 673.56 = 376.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.40/673.56 = 376.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.40x = 673.56 × 376.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.40x = 253,527.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,527.98/448.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.41

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