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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.72, 672.72 and 217.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.72, 672.72 and 217.64 is: 326.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.72 : 672.72 = 217.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.72/672.72 = 217.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.72x = 672.72 × 217.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.72x = 146,410.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,410.78/448.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.29

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