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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.50, 672.01 and 431.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.50, 672.01 and 431.41 is: 646.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.50 : 672.01 = 431.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.50/672.01 = 431.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.50x = 672.01 × 431.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.50x = 289,911.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,911.60/448.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.41

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