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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.54, 672.37 and 412.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.54, 672.37 and 412.09 is: 617.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.54 : 672.37 = 412.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.54/672.37 = 412.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.54x = 672.37 × 412.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.54x = 277,076.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,076.95/448.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.73

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