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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.41, 673.11 and 286.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.41, 673.11 and 286.23 is: 429.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.41 : 673.11 = 286.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.41/673.11 = 286.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.41x = 673.11 × 286.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.41x = 192,664.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,664.28/448.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.66

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