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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.72, 671.92 and 407.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.72, 671.92 and 407.68 is: 610.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.72 : 671.92 = 407.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.72/671.92 = 407.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.72x = 671.92 × 407.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.72x = 273,928.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,928.35/448.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.47

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