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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.60, 673.66 and 425.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.60, 673.66 and 425.52 is: 639.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.60 : 673.66 = 425.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.60/673.66 = 425.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.60x = 673.66 × 425.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.60x = 286,655.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,655.80/448.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.00

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