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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.56, 672.12 and 405.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.56, 672.12 and 405.36 is: 607.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.56 : 672.12 = 405.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.56/672.12 = 405.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.56x = 672.12 × 405.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.56x = 272,450.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,450.56/448.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.39

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