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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.56, 671.04 and 385.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.56, 671.04 and 385.20 is: 576.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.56 : 671.04 = 385.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.56/671.04 = 385.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.56x = 671.04 × 385.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.56x = 258,484.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,484.61/448.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.25

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