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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.80, 672.96 and 311.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.80, 672.96 and 311.44 is: 466.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.80 : 672.96 = 311.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.80/672.96 = 311.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.80x = 672.96 × 311.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.80x = 209,586.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,586.66/448.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.99

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