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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.82, 671.61 and 371.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.82, 671.61 and 371.06 is: 555.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.82 : 671.61 = 371.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.82/671.61 = 371.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.82x = 671.61 × 371.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.82x = 249,207.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,207.61/448.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.25

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