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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.77, 673.43 and 379.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.77, 673.43 and 379.52 is: 569.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.77 : 673.43 = 379.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.77/673.43 = 379.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.77x = 673.43 × 379.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.77x = 255,580.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,580.15/448.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.51

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