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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.61, 672.03 and 345.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.61, 672.03 and 345.54 is: 517.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.61 : 672.03 = 345.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.61/672.03 = 345.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.61x = 672.03 × 345.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.61x = 232,213.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,213.25/448.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.63

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