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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.54, 672.74 and 217.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.54, 672.74 and 217.32 is: 325.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.54 : 672.74 = 217.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.54/672.74 = 217.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.54x = 672.74 × 217.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.54x = 146,197.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,197.06/448.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.94

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