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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.64, 673.36 and 375.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.64, 673.36 and 375.96 is: 564.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.64 : 673.36 = 375.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.64/673.36 = 375.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.64x = 673.36 × 375.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.64x = 253,156.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,156.43/448.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.28

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