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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.68, 672.84 and 395.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.68, 672.84 and 395.04 is: 592.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.68 : 672.84 = 395.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.68/672.84 = 395.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.68x = 672.84 × 395.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.68x = 265,798.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,798.71/448.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.40

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