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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.74, 671.56 and 356.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.74, 671.56 and 356.50 is: 533.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.74 : 671.56 = 356.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.74/671.56 = 356.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.74x = 671.56 × 356.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.74x = 239,411.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,411.09/448.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.52

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