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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.45, 674.04 and 438.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.45, 674.04 and 438.88 is: 659.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.45 : 674.04 = 438.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.45/674.04 = 438.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.45x = 674.04 × 438.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.45x = 295,822.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,822.68/448.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.66

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