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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.63, 671.68 and 304.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.63, 671.68 and 304.09 is: 455.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.63 : 671.68 = 304.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.63/671.68 = 304.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.63x = 671.68 × 304.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.63x = 204,251.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,251.17/448.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.28

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