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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.41, 672.93 and 402.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.41, 672.93 and 402.09 is: 603.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.41 : 672.93 = 402.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.41/672.93 = 402.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.41x = 672.93 × 402.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.41x = 270,578.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,578.42/448.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.42

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