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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.80, 673.47 and 286.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.80, 673.47 and 286.62 is: 430.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.80 : 673.47 = 286.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.80/673.47 = 286.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.80x = 673.47 × 286.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.80x = 193,029.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,029.97/448.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.10

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