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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.54, 673.25 and 423.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.54, 673.25 and 423.88 is: 636.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.54 : 673.25 = 423.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.54/673.25 = 423.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.54x = 673.25 × 423.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.54x = 285,373.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,373.41/448.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.23

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