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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.44, 672.30 and 408.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.44, 672.30 and 408.30 is: 612.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.44 : 672.30 = 408.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.44/672.30 = 408.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.44x = 672.30 × 408.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.44x = 274,500.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,500.09/448.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.12

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