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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.68, 672.48 and 327.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.68, 672.48 and 327.45 is: 490.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.68 : 672.48 = 327.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.68/672.48 = 327.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.68x = 672.48 × 327.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.68x = 220,203.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,203.58/448.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.78

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