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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.74, 672.71 and 311.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.74, 672.71 and 311.85 is: 467.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.74 : 672.71 = 311.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.74/672.71 = 311.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.74x = 672.71 × 311.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.74x = 209,783.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,783.05/448.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.49

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