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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.82, 672.81 and 397.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.82, 672.81 and 397.55 is: 595.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.82 : 672.81 = 397.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.82/672.81 = 397.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.82x = 672.81 × 397.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.82x = 267,472.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,472.25/448.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.95

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