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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.69, 671.82 and 379.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.69, 671.82 and 379.84 is: 568.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.69 : 671.82 = 379.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.69/671.82 = 379.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.69x = 671.82 × 379.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.69x = 255,184.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,184.11/448.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.73

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