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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.80, 674.64 and 446.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.80, 674.64 and 446.64 is: 671.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.80 : 674.64 = 446.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.80/674.64 = 446.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.80x = 674.64 × 446.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.80x = 301,321.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,321.21/448.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.39

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