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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.79, 667.76 and 437.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.79, 667.76 and 437.63 is: 651.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.79 : 667.76 = 437.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.79/667.76 = 437.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.79x = 667.76 × 437.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.79x = 292,231.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,231.81/448.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.15

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