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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.70, 671.70 and 400.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.70, 671.70 and 400.10 is: 598.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.70 : 671.70 = 400.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.70/671.70 = 400.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.70x = 671.70 × 400.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.70x = 268,747.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,747.17/448.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.95

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