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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.56, 672.87 and 292.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.56, 672.87 and 292.02 is: 438.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.56 : 672.87 = 292.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.56/672.87 = 292.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.56x = 672.87 × 292.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.56x = 196,491.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,491.50/448.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.05

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