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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.73, 672.38 and 340.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.73, 672.38 and 340.19 is: 509.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.73 : 672.38 = 340.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.73/672.38 = 340.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.73x = 672.38 × 340.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.73x = 228,736.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,736.95/448.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.74

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