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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.81, 671.42 and 386.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.81, 671.42 and 386.60 is: 578.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.81 : 671.42 = 386.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.81/671.42 = 386.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.81x = 671.42 × 386.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.81x = 259,568.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,568.58/448.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.35

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