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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.70, 672.45 and 325.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.70, 672.45 and 325.71 is: 488.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.70 : 672.45 = 325.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.70/672.45 = 325.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.70x = 672.45 × 325.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.70x = 219,023.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,023.69/448.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.13

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