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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.60, 671.82 and 303.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.60, 671.82 and 303.88 is: 455.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.60 : 671.82 = 303.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.60/671.82 = 303.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.60x = 671.82 × 303.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.60x = 204,152.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,152.66/448.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.09

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