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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.81, 672 and 368.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.81, 672 and 368.62 is: 551.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.81 : 672 = 368.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.81/672 = 368.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.81x = 672 × 368.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.81x = 247,712.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,712.64/448.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.93

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