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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.57, 671.48 and 332.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.57, 671.48 and 332.72 is: 498.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.57 : 671.48 = 332.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.57/671.48 = 332.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.57x = 671.48 × 332.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.57x = 223,417.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,417.34/448.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.07

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