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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.56, 673.08 and 440.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.56, 673.08 and 440.52 is: 661.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.56 : 673.08 = 440.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.56/673.08 = 440.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.56x = 673.08 × 440.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.56x = 296,505.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,505.20/448.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.02

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