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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.48, 673.32 and 433.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.48, 673.32 and 433.90 is: 651.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.48 : 673.32 = 433.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.48/673.32 = 433.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.48x = 673.32 × 433.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.48x = 292,153.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,153.55/448.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.43

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