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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.63, 672.85 and 318.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.63, 672.85 and 318.26 is: 477.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.63 : 672.85 = 318.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.63/672.85 = 318.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.63x = 672.85 × 318.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.63x = 214,141.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,141.24/448.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.32

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