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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.61, 671.69 and 444.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.61, 671.69 and 444.35 is: 665.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.61 : 671.69 = 444.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.61/671.69 = 444.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.61x = 671.69 × 444.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.61x = 298,468.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,468.24/448.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.33

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