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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.68, 671.70 and 318.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.68, 671.70 and 318.36 is: 476.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.68 : 671.70 = 318.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.68/671.70 = 318.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.68x = 671.70 × 318.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.68x = 213,842.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,842.41/448.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.60

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