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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.50, 674.10 and 426.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.50, 674.10 and 426.90 is: 641.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.50 : 674.10 = 426.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.50/674.10 = 426.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.50x = 674.10 × 426.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.50x = 287,773.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,773.29/448.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.63

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