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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.42, 672.62 and 424.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.42, 672.62 and 424.73 is: 637.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.42 : 672.62 = 424.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.42/672.62 = 424.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.42x = 672.62 × 424.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.42x = 285,681.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,681.89/448.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.09

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