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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.81, 672.50 and 424.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.81, 672.50 and 424.24 is: 635.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.81 : 672.50 = 424.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.81/672.50 = 424.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.81x = 672.50 × 424.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.81x = 285,300.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,300.78/448.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.69

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