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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.65, 671.78 and 285.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.65, 671.78 and 285.45 is: 427.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.65 : 671.78 = 285.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.65/671.78 = 285.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.65x = 671.78 × 285.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.65x = 191,758.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,758.17/448.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.41

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