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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.66, 672.38 and 286.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.66, 672.38 and 286.06 is: 428.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.66 : 672.38 = 286.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.66/672.38 = 286.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.66x = 672.38 × 286.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.66x = 192,337.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,337.66/448.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.69

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