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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.63, 669.52 and 442.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.63, 669.52 and 442.82 is: 660.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.63 : 669.52 = 442.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.63/669.52 = 442.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.63x = 669.52 × 442.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.63x = 296,472.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,472.82/448.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.85

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