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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.56, 673.08 and 253.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.56, 673.08 and 253.56 is: 380.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.56 : 673.08 = 253.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.56/673.08 = 253.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.56x = 673.08 × 253.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.56x = 170,666.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,666.16/448.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.48

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