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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.74, 673.68 and 325.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.74, 673.68 and 325.68 is: 488.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.74 : 673.68 = 325.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.74/673.68 = 325.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.74x = 673.68 × 325.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.74x = 219,404.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,404.10/448.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.93

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