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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.73, 672.98 and 302.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.73, 672.98 and 302.39 is: 453.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.73 : 672.98 = 302.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.73/672.98 = 302.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.73x = 672.98 × 302.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.73x = 203,503.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,503.85/448.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.51

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