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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.45, 672.49 and 285.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.45, 672.49 and 285.93 is: 428.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.45 : 672.49 = 285.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.45/672.49 = 285.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.45x = 672.49 × 285.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.45x = 192,285.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,285.07/448.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.78

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