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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.45, 672.32 and 311.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.45, 672.32 and 311.09 is: 466.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.45 : 672.32 = 311.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.45/672.32 = 311.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.45x = 672.32 × 311.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.45x = 209,152.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,152.03/448.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.39

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