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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.47, 672.09 and 338.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.47, 672.09 and 338.69 is: 507.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.47 : 672.09 = 338.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.47/672.09 = 338.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.47x = 672.09 × 338.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.47x = 227,629.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,629.63/448.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.57

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