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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.47, 671.71 and 344.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.47, 671.71 and 344.99 is: 516.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.47 : 671.71 = 344.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.47/671.71 = 344.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.47x = 671.71 × 344.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.47x = 231,733.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,733.23/448.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.72

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