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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.74, 670.95 and 397.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.74, 670.95 and 397.71 is: 594.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.74 : 670.95 = 397.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.74/670.95 = 397.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.74x = 670.95 × 397.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.74x = 266,843.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,843.52/448.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.65

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