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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.76, 673.34 and 304.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.76, 673.34 and 304.71 is: 457.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.76 : 673.34 = 304.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.76/673.34 = 304.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.76x = 673.34 × 304.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.76x = 205,171.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,171.91/448.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.20

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