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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.45, 672.80 and 281.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.45, 672.80 and 281.87 is: 422.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.45 : 672.80 = 281.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.45/672.80 = 281.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.45x = 672.80 × 281.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.45x = 189,639.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,639.89/448.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.88

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