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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.76, 675.06 and 385.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.76, 675.06 and 385.40 is: 579.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.76 : 675.06 = 385.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.76/675.06 = 385.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.76x = 675.06 × 385.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.76x = 260,168.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,168.12/448.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.75

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