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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.52, 671.79 and 371.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.52, 671.79 and 371.30 is: 556.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.52 : 671.79 = 371.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.52/671.79 = 371.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.52x = 671.79 × 371.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.52x = 249,435.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,435.63/448.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.13

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