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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.72, 671.80 and 334.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.72, 671.80 and 334.80 is: 501.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.72 : 671.80 = 334.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.72/671.80 = 334.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.72x = 671.80 × 334.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.72x = 224,918.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,918.64/448.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.24

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