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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.44, 671.49 and 379.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.44, 671.49 and 379.83 is: 568.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.44 : 671.49 = 379.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.44/671.49 = 379.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.44x = 671.49 × 379.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.44x = 255,052.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,052.05/448.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.75

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