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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.61, 672.38 and 253.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.61, 672.38 and 253.52 is: 379.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.61 : 672.38 = 253.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.61/672.38 = 253.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.61x = 672.38 × 253.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.61x = 170,464.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,464.40/448.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.99

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