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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.64, 672 and 352.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.64, 672 and 352.16 is: 527.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.64 : 672 = 352.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.64/672 = 352.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.64x = 672 × 352.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.64x = 236,651.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,651.52/448.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.49

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