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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.56, 673.16 and 421.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.56, 673.16 and 421.68 is: 632.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.56 : 673.16 = 421.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.56/673.16 = 421.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.56x = 673.16 × 421.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.56x = 283,858.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,858.11/448.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.82

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