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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.53, 672.68 and 318.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.53, 672.68 and 318.15 is: 477.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.53 : 672.68 = 318.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.53/672.68 = 318.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.53x = 672.68 × 318.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.53x = 214,013.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,013.94/448.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.15

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