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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.79, 672.17 and 366.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.79, 672.17 and 366.17 is: 548.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.79 : 672.17 = 366.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.79/672.17 = 366.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.79x = 672.17 × 366.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.79x = 246,123.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,123.30/448.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.42

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