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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.80, 671.78 and 338.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.80, 671.78 and 338.46 is: 506.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.80 : 671.78 = 338.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.80/671.78 = 338.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.80x = 671.78 × 338.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.80x = 227,370.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,370.66/448.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.62

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