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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.56, 672.72 and 305.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.56, 672.72 and 305.28 is: 457.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.56 : 672.72 = 305.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.56/672.72 = 305.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.56x = 672.72 × 305.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.56x = 205,367.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,367.96/448.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.84

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