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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.40, 671.96 and 350.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.40, 671.96 and 350.45 is: 525.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.40 : 671.96 = 350.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.40/671.96 = 350.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.40x = 671.96 × 350.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.40x = 235,490.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,490.94/448.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.18

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