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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.64, 672.96 and 419.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.64, 672.96 and 419.48 is: 629.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.64 : 672.96 = 419.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.64/672.96 = 419.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.64x = 672.96 × 419.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.64x = 282,293.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,293.26/448.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.22

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