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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.75, 673.67 and 253.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.75, 673.67 and 253.88 is: 381.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.75 : 673.67 = 253.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.75/673.67 = 253.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.75x = 673.67 × 253.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.75x = 171,031.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,031.34/448.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.13

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