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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.71, 673.10 and 394.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.71, 673.10 and 394.98 is: 592.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.71 : 673.10 = 394.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.71/673.10 = 394.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.71x = 673.10 × 394.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.71x = 265,861.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,861.04/448.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.50

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