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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.62, 672.45 and 255.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.62, 672.45 and 255.90 is: 383.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.62 : 672.45 = 255.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.62/672.45 = 255.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.62x = 672.45 × 255.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.62x = 172,079.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,079.96/448.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.58

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