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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.60, 671.65 and 338.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.60, 671.65 and 338.58 is: 506.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.60 : 671.65 = 338.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.60/671.65 = 338.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.60x = 671.65 × 338.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.60x = 227,407.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,407.36/448.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.93

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