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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.77, 671.79 and 345.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.77, 671.79 and 345.80 is: 517.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.77 : 671.79 = 345.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.77/671.79 = 345.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.77x = 671.79 × 345.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.77x = 232,307.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,307.96/448.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.65

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