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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.48, 672.84 and 408.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.48, 672.84 and 408.16 is: 612.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.48 : 672.84 = 408.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.48/672.84 = 408.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.48x = 672.84 × 408.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.48x = 274,626.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,626.37/448.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.35

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