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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.50, 672.99 and 340.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.50, 672.99 and 340.50 is: 510.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.50 : 672.99 = 340.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.50/672.99 = 340.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.50x = 672.99 × 340.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.50x = 229,153.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,153.10/448.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.93

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